GHSA-cgjv-rghq-qhgp Path Traversal in algo-httpserv
Attackers can read arbitrary server files via path traversal in the algo-httpserv library due to insufficient input sanitization.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is GHSA-cgjv-rghq-qhgp?
GHSA-cgjv-rghq-qhgp is a path traversal vulnerability in algo-httpserv, published on 11 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Versions of algo-httpserv prior to 1.1.2 are vulnerable to Path Traversal. Due to insufficient input sanitization, attackers can access server files by using relative paths.
Recommendation
Upgrade to version 1.1.2 or later.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-cgjv-rghq-qhgp?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including algo-httpserv.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
algo-httpserv npm | All versions | 1.1.2 |
algo-httpserv npm | All versions | 1.1.2 |
How do I fix GHSA-cgjv-rghq-qhgp?
Upgrade algo-httpserv to 1.1.2 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is GHSA-cgjv-rghq-qhgp being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-cgjv-rghq-qhgp in the wild and no public exploit code.