CVE-2019-5480 Path Traversal in statichttpserver
Attackers can list files in arbitrary folders via path traversal in the statichttpserver npm 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-2019-5480?
CVE-2019-5480 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in statichttpserver, published on 3 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A path traversal vulnerability in <= v0.9.7 of statichttpserver npm module allows attackers to list files in arbitrary folders.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5480?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including statichttpserver. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
statichttpserver npm | All versions to 0.9.7 | None |
statichttpserver npm | All versions to 0.9.7 | None |
Products include Statichttpserver Project Statichttpserver.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5480?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5480 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-2019-5480 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5480 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2j5x-56p6-hj6x.