QID 983079

QID 983079: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for http-file-server (GHSA-2mp5-m968-gwr2)

All versions of `http-file-server` are vulnerable to Path Traversal. The package fails to sanitize URLs, allowing attackers to access server files outside of the served folder using relative paths.

## Recommendation

No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative package 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-2mp5-m968-gwr2 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-2mp5-m968-gwr2 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-2mp5-m968-gwr2

CVEs related to QID 983079

CVE-2019-5447 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-2mp5-m968-gwr2	http-file-server		github.com/advisories/GHSA-2mp5-m968-gwr2

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