CVE-2018-16478: A Path Traversal in simplehttpserver versions <=0.2.1 allows to list any file in another folder of web root.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-16478?

Priority 41/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-16478 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting simplehttpserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Path Traversal in simplehttpserver versions <=0.2.1 allows to list any file in another folder of web root.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-12-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: simplehttpserver project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-12-04 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simplehttpserver project simplehttpserver UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.2.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls simplehttpserver

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.2.1

npm install simplehttpserver@">0.2.1"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-16478?

simplehttpserver: upgrade to newer than 0.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-16478 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16478 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-16478 affect?

CVE-2018-16478 affects simplehttpserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A Path Traversal in simplehttpserver versions <=0.2.1 allows to list any file in another folder of web root.

How urgent is CVE-2018-16478?

Priority 41/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-3787 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Path traversal in simplehttpserver <v0.2.1 allows listing any file on the server.
CVE-2018-3716 MEDIUM 5.4 MITIGATE simplehttpserver node module suffers from a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability to a lack of validation of file

References

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