CVE-2018-16482 mcstatic directory traversal vulnerability
An attacker can access sensitive files on the server by manipulating URL paths in the mcstatic 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-2018-16482?
CVE-2018-16482 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in HackerOne mcstatic, published on 1 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A server directory traversal vulnerability was found on node module mcstatic <=0.0.20 that would allow an attack to access sensitive information in the file system by appending slashes in the URL path.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16482?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mcstatic. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mcstatic npm | All versions to 0.0.20 | None |
mcstatic npm | All versions to 0.0.20 | None |
Products include Mcstatic Project Mcstatic.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16482?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16482 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-2018-16482 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16482 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in HackerOne mcstatic
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cxmj-qjv6-vx9p.