CVE-2019-16278 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2024-11-07
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the http_verify() function of Nostromo nhttpd through version 1.9.6. An attacker can exploit this via a crafted HTTP request to bypass directory restrictions and achieve remote code execution on non-chrooted servers.
Quick answers
Is CVE-2019-16278 exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2019-16278 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 7 November 2024. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2019-16278?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 7 November 2024.
Which products and versions are affected?
Nazgul nhttpd up to 1.9.6.
Is there a fix for CVE-2019-16278?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2019-16278 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a hosted service.
Am I affected by CVE-2019-16278?
Check whether you run Nostromo NHTTPD. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.
Affected products
Nazgul nhttpd up to 1.9.6
Timeline
2019-10-31: disclosed: Initial CVE modification date recorded by MITRE
2024-11-07: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog