CVE-2017-16094: Directory Traversal in iter-http
Summary
CVE-2017-16094: Directory Traversal in iter-http. Affects iter-http versions < 1.0.13. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The iter-http package 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, where a malicious actor can 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 iter-http allows an attacker to perform directory traversal by resolving relative file paths. By crafting a specific request, an attacker can access files outside of the intended directory root. For example, by sending a GET request with a manipulated path, such as GET /../../../etc/passwd, the attacker can retrieve sensitive files like the /etc/passwd file. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it can lead to 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 best workaround is to avoid using iter-http in production environments. Instead, consider using a different package that provides similar functionality but does not suffer from the directory traversal vulnerability.
Conclusion
The iter-http package is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack, allowing an attacker to access files outside of the intended directory root. As there is no patch available, it is advised to use this package only for local development purposes. For production environments, it is recommended to switch to a different package that does not have 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 iter-http.
Yes, this vulnerability can be exploited remotely by sending crafted requests to the vulnerable server.
There are no known instances of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild.
If you are using iter-http in your project, it is recommended to switch to a different package that does not have this vulnerability, especially in production environments.
