CVE-2014-2324

Name: CVE-2014-2324
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-03-14T15:55:05.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 28.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2324 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in (1) mod_evhost and (2) mod_simple_vhost in lighttpd before 1.4.35 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the host name, related to request_check_hostname.. EPSS estimates a 28.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in (1) mod_evhost and (2) mod_simple_vhost in lighttpd before 1.4.35 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the host name, related to request_check_hostname.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

28.81%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Lighttpd	Lighttpd	< 1.4.35	—
Debian	Debian Linux	6.0	—
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0	—
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.4	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.3	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension	11	Sp3
Suse	Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit	11	Sp3
Contec	Sv-Cpt-Mc310 Firmware	< 6.5	—

References

http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2014_01.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN37417423/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576815022399&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/561Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/564Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/57404Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/57514Not Applicable
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2877Third Party Advisory
http://www.lighttpd.net/2014/3/12/1.4.35/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66157Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2014_01.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN37417423/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576815022399&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/561Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/564Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/57404Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/57514Not Applicable
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2877Third Party Advisory
http://www.lighttpd.net/2014/3/12/1.4.35/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66157Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2324?

How severe is CVE-2014-2324?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2324 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 28.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2324?

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