caolilinode on Node.js URL path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in caolilinode on Node.js. The affected element is an unknown function of the component URL Handler. This manipulation with the input ../ causes path traversal. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-16159. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in caolilinode on Node.js (JavaScript Library) (version now known). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with the input value ../ leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

caolilinode is a simple file server. caolilinode is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url.

The bug was discovered 09/28/2017. The weakness was published 06/07/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-16159 since 10/29/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 251 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Remote: Yes

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09/28/2017 🔍
10/29/2017 +31 days 🔍
06/06/2018 +219 days 🔍
06/07/2018 +1 days 🔍
06/07/2018 +0 days 🔍
02/16/2020 +619 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-16159 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16159
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-119125

Entryinfo

Created: 06/07/2018 10:28
Updated: 02/16/2020 10:41
Changes: 06/07/2018 10:28 (57), 02/16/2020 10:41 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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