QID 980863

QID 980863: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for serve-index (GHSA-v633-x5vv-hqwc)

Versions 1.6.2 and earlier of `serve-index` are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Because file and directory names are not escaped in the module's HTML output, a remote attacker that can influence file or directory names can launch a persistent cross-site scripting attack on the application.


## Recommendation

Update to version 1.6.3 or later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-v633-x5vv-hqwc for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980863

    CVE-2015-8856 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-v633-x5vv-hqwc serve-index URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-v633-x5vv-hqwc
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