CVE-2018-16485: Path Traversal vulnerability in module m-server <1.4.1 allows malicious user to access unauthorized content of

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-16485?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2018-16485 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting m-server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Path Traversal vulnerability in module m-server <1.4.1 allows malicious user to access unauthorized content of any file in the directory tree e.g. /etc/passwd by appending slashes to the URL request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2019-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: m-server project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-02-01 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

m-server project m-server UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4.1

Fixed in: 1.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls m-server

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.1

npm install m-server@">=1.4.1"

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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-2018-16485?

m-server: upgrade to 1.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-16485 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16485 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-2018-16485 affect?

CVE-2018-16485 affects m-server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Path Traversal vulnerability in module m-server <1.4.1 allows malicious user to access unauthorized content of any file in the directory tree e.g. /etc/passwd by appending slashes to the URL request.

How urgent is CVE-2018-16485?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference

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