Nostromo nhttpd Directory Traversal Vulnerability (CVE-2019-16278)
Severity: critical · Patch status: unknown · Since 2024-11-07 · CVE-2019-16278
Nostromo nhttpd contains a directory traversal vulnerability in the httpverify() function in a non-chrooted nhttpd server allowing for remote code execution. CISA added CVE-2019-16278 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Nov 7, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Nov 28, 2024 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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