CVE-2019-5415: Path Traversal

Published Mar 17, 2019
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Updated

A bug in handling the ignore files and directories feature in serve 6.5.3 allows an attacker to read a file or list the directory that the victim has not allowed access to.

Other sources

Versions of serve prior to 7.0.1 are vulnerable to Path Traversal. Explicitly ignored folders can be accessed through if the path contains a /./, which allows attackers to access hidden folders and files.

Recommendation

Upgrade to version 7.0.1 or later.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
ZEIT Serve Node.js=6.5.3
npm/serve<7.0.0
7.0.0

Event History

Mar 17, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Mar 21, 2019
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 25, 2019
Advisory Published
06:03 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·06:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5415?

CVE-2019-5415 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for path traversal attacks.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2019-5415?

CVE-2019-5415 affects users of the 'serve' package version 6.5.3 and earlier.

3

How do I fix CVE-2019-5415?

To fix CVE-2019-5415, upgrade the 'serve' package to version 7.0.1 or later.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5415?

CVE-2019-5415 is classified as a path traversal vulnerability.

5

What can be exploited in CVE-2019-5415?

CVE-2019-5415 can be exploited to read files or list directories that are improperly allowed access.

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