CVE-2018-3714 Path Traversal in node-srv
Attackers can read arbitrary files on the server by exploiting a path traversal vulnerability in the node-srv module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-3714?
CVE-2018-3714 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in HackerOne node-srv node module, published on 7 Jun 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
node-srv node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of url, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3714?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-srv. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node-srv npm | All versions | 2.1.1 |
node-srv npm | All versions | 2.1.1 |
Products include Node-Srv Project Node-Srv.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3714?
Upgrade node-srv to 2.1.1 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2018-3714 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-3714 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-52r9-g5g6-2hjp.