CVE-2018-3716

Name: CVE-2018-3716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-07T02:29:08.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3716 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. simplehttpserver node module suffers from a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability to a lack of validation of file names.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

simplehttpserver node module suffers from a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability to a lack of validation of file names.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

45.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simplehttpserver Project	Simplehttpserver	All versions

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/309648Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/309648Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3716?

simplehttpserver node module suffers from a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability to a lack of validation of file names.

How severe is CVE-2018-3716?

CVE-2018-3716 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3716?

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-2018-3716?

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Source: NVD / NIST