CVE-2018-19365

Name: CVE-2018-19365
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-21T16:00:30.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 22.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-19365 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The REST API in Wowza Streaming Engine 4.7.4.01 allows traversal of the directory structure and retrieval of a file via a remote, specifically crafted HTTP request.. EPSS estimates a 22.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The REST API in Wowza Streaming Engine 4.7.4.01 allows traversal of the directory structure and retrieval of a file via a remote, specifically crafted HTTP request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

22.04%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wowza	Streaming Engine	4.7.4.0.1

References

https://blog.gdssecurity.com/labs/2019/2/11/wowza-streaming-engine-manager-directory-traversal-and-local.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/WowzaMediaSystems/public_cve/main/wowza-streaming-engine/CVE-2018-19365.txtThird Party Advisory
https://blog.gdssecurity.com/labs/2019/2/11/wowza-streaming-engine-manager-directory-traversal-and-local.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/WowzaMediaSystems/public_cve/main/wowza-streaming-engine/CVE-2018-19365.txtThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19365?

The REST API in Wowza Streaming Engine 4.7.4.01 allows traversal of the directory structure and retrieval of a file via a remote, specifically crafted HTTP request.

How severe is CVE-2018-19365?

CVE-2018-19365 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 22.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19365?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-19365?

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Source: NVD / NIST