CVE-2010-10012 - CVE House
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Status published High CVE-2010-10012

httpdASM 0.92 Path Traversal

Vulnerability Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in httpdasm version 0.92, a lightweight Windows HTTP server, that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the host system. By sending a specially crafted GET request containing a sequence of URL-encoded backslashes and directory traversal patterns, an attacker can escape the web root and access sensitive files outside of the intended directory.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • John Leitch

Affected Vendor

Affected Software

httpdasm
Vulnerable Versions:
0.92

Timeline

Official Publish: July 23rd, 2025
Last Modified: April 7th, 2026
Added to House: July 19th, 2026

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Weaknesses (CWE)