HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-12116
HIGH

CVE-2018-12116

CWE-115Published: November 28, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Node.js: All versions prior to Node.js 6.15.0 and 8.14.0: HTTP request splitting: If Node.js can be convinced to use unsanitized user-provided Unicode data for the `path` option of an HTTP request, then data can be provided which will trigger a second, unexpected, and user-defined HTTP request to made to the same server.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-12116 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Node.js1 product(s)
node.js
SUSE3 product(s)
suse enterprise storagesuse linux enterprise serversuse openstack cloud
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.

Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-security-releases/
PATCHhttps://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-security-releases/
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1821
ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-48
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1821
ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-48

All References (6)

→
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1821Third Party Advisory
→
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-security-releases/Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-48Third Party Advisory
→
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1821Third Party Advisory
→
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-security-releases/Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-48Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-12116
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-115
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 28, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-115)

CVE-2020-27846
9.8
CVE-2021-1587
8.6
CVE-2025-5747
8.0
CVE-2024-11169
7.5
CVE-2021-0207
7.5
CVE-2025-32908
7.5

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-12116 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
← All Vulnerabilities·Search for CVE-2018-12116·NVD