Vulnerability record

CVE-2019-16278

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What it is

Reported

Nostromo nhttpd contains a directory traversal vulnerability in the http_verify() function in a non-chrooted nhttpd server allowing for remote code execution. Source description excerpt; complete tracked detail loads below.

NVD published: Oct 14, 2019 · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026

What is affected

Reported

Nostromo — nhttpd. Product-level identification only; no affected-version conclusion is available from this field.

NVD published: Oct 14, 2019 · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026

Urgency and basis

Reported

Act · 466.4

Tracker decision tier from the evidence detailed below · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026

Exploitation evidence

Reported

kev-listed · CISA KEV · VulnCheck KEV · ENISA exploited-vulnerability catalog

Active since: Nov 7, 2024 · CISA KEV added: Nov 7, 2024 · VulnCheck KEV added: May 7, 2020 · ENISA added: Nov 7, 2024 · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026

What to do

Reported

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Tracked source remediation field · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026

Evidence detail

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