CVE-2023-26152 static-server Path Traversal vulnerability
An attacker can read arbitrary files from the server due to improper input sanitization in the static-server npm package.
- 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-2023-26152?
CVE-2023-26152 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in static-server, published on 3 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions of the package static-server are vulnerable to Directory Traversal due to improper input sanitization passed via the validPath function of server.js.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-26152?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including static-server. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
static-server npm | All versions to 2.2.1 | None |
static-server npm | All versions to 2.2.1 | None |
Products include Nbluis Static-Server.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26152?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-26152 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-2023-26152 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-26152 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v834-rhv4-65m3.