CVE-2017-16199: Directory Traversal in susu-sum
Summary
CVE-2017-16199: Directory Traversal in susu-sum. Affects susu-sum versions >= 0.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The susu-sum package is an npm package used for local development purposes. It provides functionality for resolving relative file paths. However, it is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack, which allows an attacker 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 susu-sum arises from its improper resolution of relative file paths. By manipulating the file path in a specific way, an attacker can traverse directories and access files outside of the intended scope. For example, an attacker can send a crafted HTTP request to retrieve sensitive files like /etc/passwd. This vulnerability poses a high risk as it can result in the exposure of confidential information.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As there is no patch available, the only workaround is to avoid using susu-sum in production environments. Instead, consider using an alternative package that provides similar functionality but does not have the directory traversal vulnerability.
Conclusion
The susu-sum package is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack, which can lead to the disclosure of sensitive files. While no patch is available, it is recommended to only use this package for local development purposes. For production environments, it is advised to switch to a different package that does not suffer from this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please 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 information.
No, there is no patch available for this vulnerability in susu-sum.
Yes, this vulnerability can be exploited remotely by sending crafted HTTP requests.
If you are using susu-sum for local development, it is recommended to continue using it. However, if you require the functionality of susu-sum in a production environment, it is advised to switch to a different package that does not have this vulnerability.
The only known mitigation is to avoid using susu-sum in production environments and opt for a different package instead.
