CVE-2017-16173: Directory Traversal in utahcityfinder
Summary
CVE-2017-16173: Directory Traversal in utahcityfinder. Affects utahcityfinder versions < 0.0.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
utahcityfinder is an npm package used for local development and production purposes. It provides functionality related to city information in Utah. However, it is vulnerable to a directory traversal vulnerability that allows malicious actors to access files outside of the intended directory root.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in utahcityfinder arises from the package resolving relative file paths without proper validation. This enables an attacker to manipulate the file path and traverse directories, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive files on the system. An example request exploiting this vulnerability would be:
GET /../../../etc/passwd HTTP/1.1 host:foo
This vulnerability has a high severity rating and is classified under CWE-22. No patch is available for this vulnerability.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The utahcityfinder package is vulnerable to a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to files outside of the intended directory root. It is recommended to stop using this package for production purposes and find an alternative package. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows an attacker to access files outside of the intended directory root, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive files on the system.
No, there is no patch available for this vulnerability.
Yes, utahcityfinder can still be used for local development purposes, but it is recommended to find an alternative package for production use.
If you are using utahcityfinder in production, it is recommended to switch to a different package that does not have this vulnerability.
There is no specific known exploit mentioned for this vulnerability.
