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CVE-2025-41359: Smallsrv Small HTTP · Unquoted Search Path or Element

Affects Smallsrv Small HTTPSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.5 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
8.5High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 26 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
SmallsrvSmall HTTPAffected
  • =3.06.36
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Immediately verify and update the service executable path to be properly quoted in the Windows service configuration to prevent path hijacking.
  2. Restrict write permissions on all directories in the service executable path to prevent unauthorized file placement by low-privileged users.
  3. Limit local user access to systems running Small HTTP Server to trusted personnel only, and enforce strict access controls.
  4. Monitor and audit service startup logs and file system changes in the service directories for signs of suspicious activity.
  5. Apply any vendor patches or updates addressing this vulnerability as soon as they become available.
  6. Consider running the service with the least privileges necessary to reduce the impact of potential exploitation.
  7. Employ application whitelisting or endpoint protection solutions that can detect and block unauthorized executables from running.
  8. Regularly review and harden Windows service configurations to avoid similar unquoted path vulnerabilities.

Description

Vulnerability related to an unquoted service path in Small HTTP Server 3.06.36, specifically affecting the executable located at 'C:\Program Files (x86)\shttps_mg\http.exe service'. This misconfiguration allows a local attacker to place a malicious executable with the same name in a higher priority directory, causing the service to execute the malicious file instead of the legitimate one. Exploiting this flaw could allow arbitrary code execution, unauthorized access to the system, or service disruption. To mitigate the risk, the service path must be properly quoted, and systems must be kept up to date with security patches, while restricting physical and network access.

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