CVE-2017-16037 Directory Traversal in gomeplus-h5-proxy
Attackers can read arbitrary system files via directory traversal in the gomeplus-h5-proxy Node.js module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-16037?
CVE-2017-16037 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in HackerOne gomeplus-h5-proxy node module, published on 4 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
`gomeplus-h5-proxy` is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, allowing attackers to access any file in the system by placing '../' in the URL.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16037?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including gomeplus-h5-proxy. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
gomeplus-h5-proxy npm | All versions to 1.0.15 | None |
gomeplus-h5-proxy npm | All versions to 1.0.15 | None |
Products include Gomeplus-H5-Proxy Project Gomeplus-H5-Proxy.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16037?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16037 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2017-16037 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16037 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-94x5-94wf-m445.