CVE-2017-16029

Description

hostr is a simple web server that serves up the contents of the current directory. There is a directory traversal vulnerability in hostr 2.3.5 and earlier that allows an attacker to read files outside the current directory by sending `../` in the url path for GET requests.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.56%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne hostr node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/henrytseng/hostr/issues/8 third party advisory issue tracking
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/303 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16029?
CVE-2017-16029 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16029?
To fix CVE-2017-16029, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16029 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16029 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-16029?
CVE-2017-16029 affects HackerOne hostr node module.
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