CVE-2019-15600 Cross-Site Scripting in http_server
An attacker can read arbitrary system files via path traversal in the http_server library, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2019-15600?
CVE-2019-15600 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in http_server, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Path traversal exists in http_server which allows an attacker to read arbitrary system files.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15600?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including http_server. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
http_server npm | All versions to 1.0.12 | None |
http_server npm | All versions to 1.0.12 | None |
Products include Http Server Project Http Server.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15600?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-15600 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-2019-15600 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15600 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-754x-4jwp-cqp6.