CVE-2007-6404

Name: CVE-2007-6404
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-12-17T18:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.74%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6404 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Sergey Lyubka Simple HTTPD (shttpd) 1.38 and earlier on Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the URI.. EPSS estimates a 2.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Sergey Lyubka Simple HTTPD (shttpd) 1.38 and earlier on Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.74%

84.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Shttp	Shttp	<= 1.38

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6404?

Directory traversal vulnerability in Sergey Lyubka Simple HTTPD (shttpd) 1.38 and earlier on Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the URI.

How severe is CVE-2007-6404?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6404 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6404?

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Source: NVD / NIST