QID 980906

QID 980906: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for simplehttpserver (GHSA-vwr2-wj63-86gr)

All versions of `simplehttpserver` are vulnerable to Path Traversal.

This vulnerability allows an attacker to access files outside the webroot since it allows symlink navigation in the URL.

## Recommendation

No fix is currently available. Do not use `simplehttpserver` in production or consider using an alternative module until a fix is made available.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.3 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-vwr2-wj63-86gr for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-vwr2-wj63-86gr - github.com/advisories/GHSA-vwr2-wj63-86gr

CVEs related to QID 980906

CVE-2018-16478 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-vwr2-wj63-86gr	simplehttpserver		github.com/advisories/GHSA-vwr2-wj63-86gr

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