Vulnerability in N/a
CVE-2019-16278
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.
EPSS: 0.944 (100.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- N/a — versions n/a
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.nazgul.ch/dev/nostromo_cl.txt (x_refsource_MISC)
- sp0re.sh (x_refsource_MISC)
- git.sp0re.sh/sp0re/Nhttpd-exploits (x_refsource_MISC)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/155045/Nostromo-1.9.6-Directory-Traversal-Remote-… (x_refsource_MISC)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/155802/nostromo-1.9.6-Remote-Code-Execution.html (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-16278?
- CVE-2019-16278 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2019-10-14.
- Is CVE-2019-16278 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2019-16278 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2024-11-07), indicating it is being actively exploited. 81 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.