Path Traversal Vulnerability in SimpleHTTPServer by SimpleHTTPServer Inc.
CVE-2018-3787

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Hackerone

Status
Simplehttpserver
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 August 2018

What is CVE-2018-3787?

A path traversal vulnerability exists in versions of SimpleHTTPServer prior to 0.2.1, enabling attackers to list files stored on the server. By exploiting this flaw, unauthorized users can gain access to sensitive information by traversing outside the intended directory structure, potentially exposing files that should remain inaccessible.

Affected Version(s)

simplehttpserver 0.2.1

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/357109
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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