Summary
generated automatically from NVD datanginx 0.8.36 is affected by a flaw in how it handles encoded directory traversal sequences, classified as CWE-22. A remote attacker can send crafted requests, such as one using the "%c0.%c0." sequence, to trigger memory corruption and crash the server, causing a denial of service. The issue is rated 5.0 (MEDIUM) under CVSS v2.0, with network access, low complexity, no authentication, and impact limited to availability.
NVD description
nginx 0.8.36 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain encoded directory traversal sequences that trigger memory corruption, as demonstrated using the "%c0.%c0." sequence.
EPSS · FIRST.org
21.5%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 97% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-11-01, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 15 juin 2010
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (2)
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/13818/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/13818/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Similar CVEs
Other vulnerabilities of type CWE-22
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