CVE-2018-3787

Name: CVE-2018-3787
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-31T16:29:00.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3787 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Path traversal in simplehttpserver <v0.2.1 allows listing any file on the server.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Path traversal in simplehttpserver <v0.2.1 allows listing any file on the server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simplehttpserver Project	Simplehttpserver	< 0.2.1

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/357109Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/357109Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3787?

Path traversal in simplehttpserver <v0.2.1 allows listing any file on the server.

How severe is CVE-2018-3787?

CVE-2018-3787 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3787?

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-2018-3787?

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Source: NVD / NIST