Path traversal in statics-server npm package for Node.js
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | NO |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-22 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
statics-server Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | npm Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Path traversal
EUVDB-ID: #VU18115
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
MitigationCybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versionsstatics-server: 0.0.1 - 0.0.9
External linkshttp://www.npmjs.com/advisories/805
http://hackerone.com/reports/355456
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
