CVE-2017-14849 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

Node.js 8.5.0 before 8.6.0 allows remote attackers to access unintended files, because a change to ".." handling was incompatible with the pathname validation used by unspecified community modules.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nodejs	Node.Js	8.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101056Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/september-2017-path-validation/PatchVendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/nodejs/status/913131152868876288PatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101056Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/september-2017-path-validation/PatchVendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/nodejs/status/913131152868876288PatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-14849?

CVE-2017-14849 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Node.js 8.5.0 before 8.6.0 allows remote attackers to access unintended files, because a change to ".." handling was incompatible with the pathname validation used by unspecified community modules.

How severe is CVE-2017-14849?

CVE-2017-14849 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14849?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js.