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CVE-2016-7098

HighPublished

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...

Published: Sep 26, 2016
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Nov 24, 2016

Primary CVSS

8.1/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

6.6%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 93.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

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.

Sources

GNU Wget < 1.18 - Access List Bypass / Race ConditionExploit
Dawid Golunski · multiple · Nov 24, 2016

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