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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2018-3731

public node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of filePath, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.

Vulnerability Description

public node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of filePath, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/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

VendorProductVersions
Public.Js ProjectPublic.Js0.1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-3731?

CVE-2018-3731 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). public node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of filePath, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.

How severe is CVE-2018-3731?

CVE-2018-3731 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-2018-3731?

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