#VU22449 Path traversal in nostromo nhttpd - CVE-2019-16278

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#VU22449 Path traversal in nostromo nhttpd - CVE-2019-16278

Published: November 1, 2019 / Updated: November 28, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU22449
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16278
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
nostromo nhttpd
Software vendor:
Marcus Glocker

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error in the "http_verify" function when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Note: This vulnerability leads to remote code execution.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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