Path Traversal Vulnerability in Node.js by OpenJS Foundation
CVE-2017-14849

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nodejs

Status
Node.js
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 September 2017

What is CVE-2017-14849?

A vulnerability in Node.js versions prior to 8.6.0 enables remote attackers to access unintended files. This occurs due to an alteration in the handling of '..' components that is not compatible with the pathname validation method used by certain community modules. Malicious actors can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to sensitive file directories, potentially leading to data leakage or unauthorized file manipulation.

References

https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/september-2017-p...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101056
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https://twitter.com/nodejs/status/913131152868876288
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EPSS Score

92% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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