What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-16473?

CVE-2018-16473 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-16473?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-16473. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.4%.

Takeapeek CVE-2018-16473

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2018-11-06 support@hackerone.com

Path Traversal Takeapeek

5.3

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 06, 2018 - 19:29 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

A path traversal in takeapeek module versions <=0.2.2 allows an attacker to list directory and files.

AnalysisAI

A path traversal in takeapeek module versions <=0.2.2 allows an attacker to list directory and files. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. A path traversal in takeapeek module versions <=0.2.2 allows an attacker to list directory and files. Affected products include: Takeapeek Project Takeapeek.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.