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CVE-2016-1231

UnknownEPSS 2.87%

Last modified

CVE-2016-1231 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the HTTP file-serving module (mod_http_files) in Prosody 0.9.x before 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an unspecified path.. EPSS estimates a 2.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the HTTP file-serving module (mod_http_files) in Prosody 0.9.x before 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an unspecified path.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.87%

85.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FedoraprojectFedora22
FedoraprojectFedora23
ProsodyProsody0.9.0
ProsodyProsody0.9.1
ProsodyProsody0.9.2
ProsodyProsody0.9.3
ProsodyProsody0.9.4
ProsodyProsody0.9.5
ProsodyProsody0.9.6
ProsodyProsody0.9.7
ProsodyProsody0.9.8
DebianDebian Linux7.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1231?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the HTTP file-serving module (mod_http_files) in Prosody 0.9.x before 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an unspecified path.
How severe is CVE-2016-1231?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1231 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1231?
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