QID 984088

QID 984088: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for hostr (GHSA-xqqr-p362-6rmc)

Affected versions of `hostr` are vulnerable to directory traversal which allows attackers to read files outside the current directory by sending `../` in the url path for GET requests. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 2.3.6 or later.

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-xqqr-p362-6rmc for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-xqqr-p362-6rmc - github.com/advisories/GHSA-xqqr-p362-6rmc

CVEs related to QID 984088

CVE-2017-16029 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-xqqr-p362-6rmc	hostr		github.com/advisories/GHSA-xqqr-p362-6rmc

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