CVE-2019-5423 Path Traversal in http-live-simulator
A remote attacker can access arbitrary files on the file system via a path traversal vulnerability in the http-live-simulator npm package.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-5423?
CVE-2019-5423 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Npm, Inc. http-live-simulator, published on 3 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Path traversal vulnerability in http-live-simulator npm package version 1.0.5 allows arbitrary path to be accessed on the file system by a remote attacker.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5423?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including http-live-simulator. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
http-live-simulator npm | All versions | 1.0.6 |
http-live-simulator npm | All versions | 1.0.6 |
Products include Http-Live-Simulator Project Http-Live-Simulator.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5423?
Upgrade http-live-simulator to 1.0.6 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2019-5423 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5423 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Npm, Inc. http-live-simulator
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2hhw-p8mg-jrm6.