EIP-2026-119425

PRE-CVE

Simple Web Server 2.3-rc1 - Directory Traversal

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-119425. PoCs published by CwG GeNiuS.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Simple Webserver 2.3-rc1 by sending a crafted GET request without a preceding '/', allowing access to arbitrary files (e.g., win.ini). The PoC uses netcat to interact with the server and confirms the vulnerability by retrieving the file content.

Description

Simple Web Server 2.3-rc1 - Directory Traversal

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by CwG GeNiuS · textwebappswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23886

This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Simple Webserver 2.3-rc1 by sending a crafted GET request without a preceding '/', allowing access to arbitrary files (e.g., win.ini). The PoC uses netcat to interact with the server and confirms the vulnerability by retrieving the file content.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Simple Webserver 2.3-rc1 (and earlier)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target server · Simple Webserver 2.3-rc1 or earlier running on the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026