SB2019051903 - Path traversal in serve npm module



SB2019051903 - Path traversal in serve npm module

Published: May 19, 2019 Updated: May 27, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019051903
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation of user-supplied data passed via URI. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Example:

http://[host]/public/%2e%2e/%2e%2e/%2e%2e/%2e%2e/%2e%2e/etc/passwd

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.