CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2019-16278

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

94.4%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Directory Traversal in the function http_verify in nostromo nhttpd through 1.9.6 allows an attacker to achieve remote code execution via a crafted HTTP request.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
11/7/2024
Patch Due Date
11/28/2024
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
10/14/2019

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16278?

Directory Traversal in the function http_verify in nostromo nhttpd through 1.9.6 allows an attacker to achieve remote code execution via a crafted HTTP request.

Is CVE-2019-16278 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-16278 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 11/28/2024.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-16278?

CVE-2019-16278 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2019-16278 affecting your environment?

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