QID 983097

QID 983097: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for bitty (GHSA-f5mh-hq6h-whxv)

Affected versions of `bitty` are vulnerable to directory traversal via the URL path in GET requests.

## Recommendation

The `bitty` package is not currently maintained, and has not seen an update since 2015.

At this time, the best available mitigation is to use an alternative module that is actively maintained and provides similar functionality, such as [serve](https://www.npmjs.com/package/serve).

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-f5mh-hq6h-whxv for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-f5mh-hq6h-whxv - github.com/advisories/GHSA-f5mh-hq6h-whxv

CVEs related to QID 983097

CVE-2016-10561 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-f5mh-hq6h-whxv	bitty		github.com/advisories/GHSA-f5mh-hq6h-whxv

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