CVE-2018-19365Streaming Engine Path Traversal
The REST API in Wowza Streaming Engine 4.7.4.01 allows traversal of the directory structure and retrieval of a file via a remote, specifically crafted HTTP request.
Published Mar 21, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-19365 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.1 v3.1) affecting Streaming Engine (Wowza).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Mar 18, 2019. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
22%
Higher than 97.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
49/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Mar 18, 2019
-3 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
11
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The REST API in Wowza Streaming Engine 4.7.4.01 allows traversal of the directory structure and retrieval of a file via a remote, specifically crafted HTTP request.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 18, 2019 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 18, 2019 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming EngineWowza | 4.7.4.0.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 18, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 18, 2019
Publicly disclosed
Mar 21, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryraw.githubusercontent.com · CVE-2018-19365
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The REST API in Wowza Streaming Engine 4.7.4.01 allows traversal of the directory structure and retrieval of a file via a remote, specifically crafted HTTP request.
Affected: Streaming Engine (Wowza) versions 4.7.4.0.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Mar 18, 2019.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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