CVE-2026-90494 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

A flaw has been found in restify node-restify up to 12.0.0. This affects the function serveStatic in the library /lib/plugins/static.js. This manipulation causes path traversal. The attack can be initiated remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-90494?

CVE-2026-90494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A flaw has been found in restify node-restify up to 12.0.0. This affects the function serveStatic in the library /lib/plugins/static.js. This manipulation causes path traversal. The attack can be init...

How severe is CVE-2026-90494?

CVE-2026-90494 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-90494?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.