CVE-2019-8903 Path Traversal in total.js

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in Total.js Platform to read arbitrary files from the server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2019-8903?

CVE-2019-8903 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

index.js in Total.js Platform before 3.2.3 allows path traversal.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8903?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including total.js. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
total.js npmAll versions3.2.3
total.js npmAll versions3.2.3

Products include Totaljs Total.js.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8903?

Upgrade total.js to 3.2.3 or later.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2019-8903 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-8903 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3q32-j57w-q4w7.

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