CVE-2018-16473 Path Traversal in takeapeek
An attacker can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the takeapeek module to list directory contents and files.
- 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-2018-16473?
CVE-2018-16473 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in npm takeapeek, published on 6 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A path traversal in takeapeek module versions <=0.2.2 allows an attacker to list directory and files.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16473?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including takeapeek. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
takeapeek npm | All versions to 0.2.2 | None |
takeapeek npm | All versions to 0.2.2 | None |
Products include Takeapeek Project Takeapeek.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16473?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16473 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-2018-16473 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16473 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-23xp-j737-282v.