CVE-2017-16038

Public Exploit

Description

`f2e-server` 1.12.11 and earlier is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url. This is compounded by `f2e-server` requiring elevated privileges to run.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.91% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne f2e-server node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/shy2850/node-server/issues/10 issue tracking exploit third party advisory
https://github.com/shy2850/node-server/pull/12/files patch
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/346 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16038?
CVE-2017-16038 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16038?
To fix CVE-2017-16038, 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-2017-16038 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-16038 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2017-16038?
CVE-2017-16038 affects HackerOne f2e-server node module.
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