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CVE-2017-16029

UnknownEPSS 1.82%

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CVE-2017-16029 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. hostr is a simple web server that serves up the contents of the current directory. There is a directory traversal vulnerability in hostr 2.3.5 and earlier that allows an attacker to read files outside the current directory by sending `../` in the url path for GET requests.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

hostr is a simple web server that serves up the contents of the current directory. There is a directory traversal vulnerability in hostr 2.3.5 and earlier that allows an attacker to read files outside the current directory by sending `../` in the url path for GET requests.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.82%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Hostr ProjectHostr<= 2.3.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16029?
hostr is a simple web server that serves up the contents of the current directory. There is a directory traversal vulnerability in hostr 2.3.5 and earlier that allows an attacker to read files outside the current directory by sending `../` in the url path for GET requests.
How severe is CVE-2017-16029?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16029 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16029?
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