CVE-2018-18778
MediumACME mini_httpd before 1.30 lets remote users read arbitrary files.
Published Oct 29, 2018 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2018-18778, DEBIAN-CVE-2018-18778, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-18778, USN-4848-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-18778 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3.1) affecting Mini-Httpd (Acme).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Mini-Httpd 1.30, Mini-Httpd 1.30-r0, Mini-Httpd 1.19-9.3ubuntu0.1~esm1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
6.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
71%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
ACME mini_httpd before 1.30 lets remote users read arbitrary files.
Affected Products
35 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Mini-HttpdAcme | See advisory | 1.30 |
Patched Releases
Mini-Httpd
1.30, 1.30-r0, 1.19-9.3ubuntu0.1~esm1, 1.23-1.2ubuntu0.1~esm1, 1.23-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, 1.30-0.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 29, 2018
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- advisoryhttps://security.alpinelinux.org/vuln/CVE-2018-18778
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-18778
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-18778
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4848-1
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-18778
FAQ
Common Questions.
ACME mini_httpd before 1.30 lets remote users read arbitrary files.
Affected: Mini-Httpd (Acme). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Mini-Httpd 1.30, Mini-Httpd 1.30-r0, Mini-Httpd 1.19-9.3ubuntu0.1~esm1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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