QID 983036

QID 983036: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for lessindex (GHSA-frcq-4ffq-v4mw)

Affected versions of `lessindex` resolve relative file paths, resulting in a directory traversal vulnerability. A malicious actor can use this vulnerability to access files outside of the intended directory root, which may result in the disclosure of private files on the vulnerable system.

Example request:
```
GET /../../../../../../../../../../etc/passwd HTTP/1.1
host:foo
```

## Recommendation

No patch is available for this vulnerability.

It is recommended that the package is only used for local development, and if the functionality is needed for production, a different package is used instead.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-frcq-4ffq-v4mw for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-frcq-4ffq-v4mw - github.com/advisories/GHSA-frcq-4ffq-v4mw

CVEs related to QID 983036

CVE-2017-16211 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-frcq-4ffq-v4mw	lessindex		github.com/advisories/GHSA-frcq-4ffq-v4mw

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