CVE-2019-16278
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
94.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2024-11-07
- Patch Due Date
- 2024-11-28
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Frequently asked questions
What is 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.
Is CVE-2019-16278 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-16278 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2024-11-28.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-16278?
CVE-2019-16278 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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