CVE-2018-3712

Public Exploit

Description

serve node module before 6.4.9 suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to not handling %2e (.) and %2f (/) and allowing them in paths, which allows a malicious user to view the contents of any directory with known path.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: HackerOne serve node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/zeit/serve/pull/316 vendor advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/307666 technical description exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3712?
CVE-2018-3712 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-3712?
To fix CVE-2018-3712, 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-2018-3712 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-3712 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-2018-3712?
CVE-2018-3712 affects HackerOne serve node module.
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