Security readout for executives and security teams
Cherokee Web Server on Windows, version 0.5.4 and earlier, can allow a remote user to read files outside the intended web directory. For an exposed legacy server, this could reveal configuration files, credentials, or business data. The record does not provide a CVSS score or named vendor fix. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Windows systems still running Cherokee Web Server 0.5.4 or earlier, especially if internet-facing. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old software remains in production, appliances, labs, or forgotten internal services. Treat this as a cleanup priority for legacy web infrastructure. It is not KEV-backed in the supplied data, but remote file read on an exposed server can lead to credential or data disclosure. Prioritize any internet-facing Windows Cherokee deployments. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows hosts for Cherokee Web Server 0.5.4 or earlier.; Remove exposed legacy Cherokee instances from internet access where possible.; Check Cherokee vendor or maintainer guidance for a fixed supported version..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- cherokee-http-dir-traversal(54024)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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