CVE-2019-16278 Nostromo nhttpd Directory Traversal
An attacker can achieve remote code execution on the nostromo web server via a crafted HTTP request exploiting a directory traversal vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 7 Nov 2024
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-16278?
CVE-2019-16278 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory Traversal in the function http_verify in nostromo nhttpd through 1.9.6 allows an attacker to achieve remote code execution via a crafted HTTP request.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16278?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nazgul Nostromo Nhttpd.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16278?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16278 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 28 Nov 2024.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2019-16278 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2019-16278 in the wild since at least 7 Nov 2024.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 2 Exploit-DB entries, 1 Nuclei template and 15 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-495x-r3cr-6rgx.