CVE-2022-48253
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.41%
Last modified
CVE-2022-48253 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. nhttpd in Nostromo before 2.1 is vulnerable to a path traversal that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the remote server. The vulnerability occurs when the homedirs option is used.. EPSS estimates a 3.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
nhttpd in Nostromo before 2.1 is vulnerable to a path traversal that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the remote server. The vulnerability occurs when the homedirs option is used.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nazgul | Nostromo | < 2.1 |
References
- https://nazgul.ch/dev/nostromo_cl.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.soteritsecurity.com/blog/2023/01/nostromo_from_directory_traversal_to_RCE.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nazgul.ch/dev/nostromo_cl.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.soteritsecurity.com/blog/2023/01/nostromo_from_directory_traversal_to_RCE.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-48253?
nhttpd in Nostromo before 2.1 is vulnerable to a path traversal that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the remote server. The vulnerability occurs when the homedirs option is used.
How severe is CVE-2022-48253?
CVE-2022-48253 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48253?
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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