Path Traversal Vulnerability in express-cart
Summary
GHSA-8h8v-6qqm-fwpq: Path Traversal in express-cart. Affects express-cart versions < 1.1.7. Fixed in 1.1.7. How to fix ↓
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Background
express-cart is an npm package that provides functionality for building an e-commerce shopping cart using the Express.js framework. It allows developers to easily create and manage a shopping cart for their web applications. However, versions of express-cart before 1.1.7 are vulnerable to a Path Traversal vulnerability.
Vulnerability Detail
The Path Traversal vulnerability in express-cart allows an attacker to access files and directories outside of the intended directory. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as configuration files or user data. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient input validation, which allows user-supplied input to be used in file path operations without proper sanitization.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.1.7
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of express-cart as soon as possible.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the express-cart package is vulnerable to a Path Traversal vulnerability. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update to version 1.1.7 or later and implement proper input validation and sanitization. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
express-cart is an npm package that provides functionality for building an e-commerce shopping cart using the Express.js framework.
A Path Traversal vulnerability allows an attacker to access files and directories outside of the intended directory.
The Path Traversal vulnerability in express-cart can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as configuration files or user data.
To fix the vulnerability, update express-cart to version 1.1.7 or later and ensure proper validation and sanitization of user-supplied input.
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of express-cart.
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