CVE-2017-16130 Directory Traversal in exxxxxxxxxxx
An attacker can read arbitrary files with extensions from the server filesystem by manipulating URL paths in the exxxxxxxxxxx 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-2017-16130?
CVE-2017-16130 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in HackerOne exxxxxxxxxxx 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
exxxxxxxxxxx is an Http eX Frame Google Style JavaScript Guide. exxxxxxxxxxx is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url. Accessible files are restricted to those with a file extension. Files with no extension such as /etc/passwd throw an error.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16130?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including exxxxxxxxxxx. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
exxxxxxxxxxx npm | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
exxxxxxxxxxx npm | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
Products include Exxxxxxxxxxx Project Exxxxxxxxxxx.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16130?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16130 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-2017-16130 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16130 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pq5x-rprq-8jrj.