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CVE-2016-7098

8.1 · HIGH

Race condition in wget 1.17 and earlier, when used in recursive or mirroring mode to download a single file, might allow remote servers to bypass intended access list restrictions by keeping an HTT…

Published Sep 26, 2016CWE-362EPSS 7.50%

Overview

CVE-2016-7098 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 26, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Race condition in wget 1.17 and earlier, when used in recursive or mirroring mode to download a single file, might allow remote servers to bypass intended access list restrictions by keeping an HTTP connection open.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reflists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2016-08/msg00083.htmlReflists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2016-08/msg00134.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00044.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00007.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/27/2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93157Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00031.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/40824/Reflists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2016-08/msg00083.htmlReflists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2016-08/msg00134.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7098?

CVE-2016-7098 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 26, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-7098?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-7098?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-7098?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-7098 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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