CVE-2016-7098

8.1 HIGH
Published: September 26, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2016-08/msg00083.html
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Exploit Mailing List
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00044.html
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/27/2
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93157
Source: secalert@redhat.com
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2016-08/msg00083.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Mailing List
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2016-08/msg00134.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00044.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00007.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/27/2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93157
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40824/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

16 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
7.5%
94th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

gnu