EIP-2026-118920
PRE-CVEMongoose Web Server 2.11 - Directory Traversal
Title source: legacyExploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-118920. PoCs published by nitr0us.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Mongoose 2.11 on Windows, using encoded sequences to access sensitive files like boot.ini and hosts. The PoC leverages DotDotPwn to fuzz and identify vulnerable paths.
Description
Mongoose Web Server 2.11 - Directory Traversal
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by nitr0us · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15373
This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Mongoose 2.11 on Windows, using encoded sequences to access sensitive files like boot.ini and hosts. The PoC leverages DotDotPwn to fuzz and identify vulnerable paths.
Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
Mongoose 2.11 (Windows Version)
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Network access to the target web server · Mongoose 2.11 running on Windows
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026