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CVE-2018-3718: Improper Handling of URL Encoding (Hex Encoding)

June 7, 2018 (updated October 9, 2019)

serve node module suffers from Improper Handling of URL Encoding by permitting access to ignored files if a filename is URL encoded.

References

  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-3718

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Affected versions

All versions before 6.5.2

Fixed versions

  • 6.5.2

Solution

Upgrade to version 6.5.2 or above.

Impact 5.3 MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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Source file

npm/serve/CVE-2018-3718.yml

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