CVE-2018-3717

Public Exploit

Description

connect node module before 2.14.0 suffers from a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to a lack of validation of file in directory.js middleware.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: HackerOne connect node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/senchalabs/connect/commit/6d5dd30075d2bc4ee97afdbbe3d9d98d8d52d74b third party advisory patch
https://hackerone.com/reports/309641 third party advisory exploit
https://hackerone.com/reports/309394 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3717?
CVE-2018-3717 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-3717?
To fix CVE-2018-3717, 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-2018-3717 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-3717 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-3717?
CVE-2018-3717 affects HackerOne connect node module.
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