CVE-2019-8358 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in Hiawatha web server versions prior to 10.8.4, specifically when the AllowDotFiles option is enabled. This high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files and directories outside the web root, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with high impact and low attack complexity. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 10.8.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hiawatha-webserver:hiawatha:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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