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CVE-2008-1270

UnknownEPSS 11.90%

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CVE-2008-1270 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mod_userdir in lighttpd 1.4.18 and earlier, when userdir.path is not set, uses a default of $HOME, which might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, as demonstrated by accessing the ~nobody directory.. EPSS estimates a 11.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mod_userdir in lighttpd 1.4.18 and earlier, when userdir.path is not set, uses a default of $HOME, which might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, as demonstrated by accessing the ~nobody directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
11.90%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LighttpdLighttpd<= 1.4.18

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1270?
mod_userdir in lighttpd 1.4.18 and earlier, when userdir.path is not set, uses a default of $HOME, which might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, as demonstrated by accessing the ~nobody directory.
How severe is CVE-2008-1270?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1270 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1270?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST