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CVE-2018-8715
The Embedthis HTTP library, and Appweb versions before 7.0.3, have a logic flaw related to the authCondition function in http/httpLib.c.…
High8.1EPSS 22.8%
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- mitre
Description
The Embedthis HTTP library, and Appweb versions before 7.0.3, have a logic flaw related to the authCondition function in http/httpLib.c. With a forged HTTP request, it is possible to bypass authentication for the form and digest login types.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.0 | High8.1 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 22.8% · top 2.3% of all CVEs (4 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 8.1.
Weakness
Affected products
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- affected n/a
References (3)
- https://github.com/embedthis/appweb/issues/610 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3676 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2018-8715 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
Sources
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