CVE-2017-16091 Directory Traversal in xtalk
An attacker can access arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the URL with directory traversal sequences in the xtalk 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-2017-16091?
CVE-2017-16091 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in HackerOne xtalk node module, published on 7 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
xtalk helps your browser talk to nodex, a simple web framework. xtalk is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the URL.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16091?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including xtalk. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
xtalk npm | From 0.0.2 | None |
xtalk npm | From 0.0.2 | None |
Products include Xtalk Project Xtalk.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16091?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16091 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-2017-16091 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16091 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cqv6-7fwc-8m3c.