Open Redirect Vulnerability in ecstatic
Summary
GHSA-x4rf-4mqf-cm8w: Open Redirect in ecstatic. Affects ecstatic across 3 version ranges.
< 2.2.2
>= 3.0.0, < 3.3.2
>= 4.0.0, < 4.1.2
Fixed in 2.2.2, 3.3.2 or 4.1.2, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
ecstatic is an npm package that provides a simple static file server for Node.js. It is commonly used to serve static assets such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files. The package allows developers to quickly set up a server to host their static files. However, ecstatic is vulnerable to an open redirect vulnerability.
Vulnerability Detail
The open redirect vulnerability in ecstatic allows an attacker to redirect users to a malicious website of their choice. This can be exploited by crafting a specially crafted URL that tricks the server into redirecting the user to the attacker's website. The impact of this vulnerability can range from phishing attacks to spreading malware or stealing sensitive information.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 4.1.4 as of 22 Oct 2026
npm install ecstatic@4.1.4Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the versions below are the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you can't move to the latest
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 2.2.22.2.2npm install ecstatic@2.2.2 -
>= 3.0.0, < 3.3.23.3.2npm install ecstatic@3.3.2 -
>= 4.0.0, < 4.1.24.1.2npm install ecstatic@4.1.2
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the package to the latest version as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The open redirect vulnerability in ecstatic can have serious security implications. It is crucial for developers to update the package to the latest version to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
An open redirect vulnerability is a security flaw that allows an attacker to redirect users to a malicious website.
An attacker can use an open redirect vulnerability to trick users into visiting a malicious website, which can lead to phishing attacks, spreading malware, or stealing sensitive information.
To fix the open redirect vulnerability in ecstatic, you should update the package to the latest version available. For versions 0.x.x, update to version 2.2.2. For versions 3.x.x, update to version 3.3.2. For versions 4.x.x, update to version 4.1.2.
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the package to the latest version.
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