CVE-2019-15600

Name: CVE-2019-15600
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T21:15:12.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15600 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Path traversal exists in http_server which allows an attacker to read arbitrary system files.. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Path traversal exists in http_server which allows an attacker to read arbitrary system files.

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

2.51%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Http Server Project	Http Server	1.0.12

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/692262Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/692262Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15600?

A Path traversal exists in http_server which allows an attacker to read arbitrary system files.

How severe is CVE-2019-15600?

CVE-2019-15600 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15600?

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-2019-15600?

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Source: NVD / NIST