CVE-2017-16109: Directory Traversal in easyquick
Summary
CVE-2017-16109: Directory Traversal in easyquick. Affects easyquick versions < 0.1.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
easyquick is an npm package used for local development. It provides functionality for resolving relative file paths. However, it is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack, which allows malicious actors to access files outside of the intended directory root. This can lead to the disclosure of private files on the vulnerable system.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in easyquick arises from its improper resolution of relative file paths. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can craft a request that includes multiple '../' sequences to traverse directories and access files outside of the intended directory root. For example, an attacker can send a GET request to access the '/etc/passwd' file. This can result in the disclosure of sensitive information stored in private files on the system.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As there is no patch available, the best workaround is to avoid using easyquick in production environments. Instead, consider using an alternative package that provides similar functionality but does not suffer from the directory traversal vulnerability.
Conclusion
easyquick is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack, which can result in the disclosure of private files on the system. No patch is available for this vulnerability, so it is advised to only use easyquick for local development purposes. If the functionality is needed for production, it is recommended to switch to a different package. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
easyquick is an npm package used for local development. It helps resolve relative file paths.
Directory traversal is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to access files outside of the intended directory root by manipulating file path references.
This vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of private files on the vulnerable system, potentially exposing sensitive information.
No, there is no patch available for this vulnerability.
If the functionality provided by easyquick is required for production, it is recommended to switch to a different package that does not have this vulnerability.
