Path Traversal in HTTP Server Project

CVE-2019-15600

A Path traversal exists in http_server which allows an attacker to read arbitrary system files.

Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)

EPSS: 0.025 (83.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Http_server_project Http_server — versions 1.0.12
N/a Http_server — versions Not fixed

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-22 — Path Traversal

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

support@hackerone.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15600?: CVE-2019-15600 is a high-severity vulnerability in HTTP Server Project, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2019-12-18.
How severe is CVE-2019-15600?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-15600 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.