Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Nostromo nhttpd by Nazgul
CVE-2019-16278
Key Information:
- Vendor
Nazgul
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 14 October 2019
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What is CVE-2019-16278?
A directory traversal vulnerability present in Nostromo nhttpd allows an attacker to craft a malicious HTTP request, which could potentially lead to remote code execution. This flaw exists in the http_verify function, enabling unauthorized access to file system paths, circumventing security mechanisms by exploiting improper input validation. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the server, posing significant risks to the system's integrity and confidentiality.
CISA has reported CVE-2019-16278
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2019-16278 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
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EPSS Score
94% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
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CISA Reported
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved