CVE-2018-3717: XSS

Published Jun 7, 2018
·
Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
npm/connect<2.14.0
2.14.0
Sencha Connect Node.js<2.14.0

Event History

Jun 7, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Jul 26, 2018
Advisory Published
03:08 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-3717?

CVE-2018-3717 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the connect node module before version 2.14.0.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3717?

CVE-2018-3717 has a severity level of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does CVE-2018-3717 affect the connect node module?

CVE-2018-3717 affects the connect node module before version 2.14.0 due to a lack of validation of file in directory.js middleware.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-3717 for the connect node module?

To fix CVE-2018-3717, update the connect node module to version 2.14.0 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-3717?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-3717 at the following references: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-3717), [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/JacksonTian/anywhere/issues/33#issuecomment-366527448), [HackerOne Report](https://hackerone.com/reports/309394).

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