iter-server on Node.js URL path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in iter-server on Node.js. This affects an unknown function of the component URL Handler. This manipulation with the input ../ causes path traversal. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-16183. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in iter-server on Node.js (JavaScript Library) (affected version not known). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality 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:

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

The bug was discovered 10/03/2017. The weakness was shared 06/07/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-16183 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 246 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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Timelineinfo

10/03/2017 🔍
10/29/2017 +26 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-2017-16183 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16183
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-119149

Entryinfo

Created: 06/07/2018 10:34
Updated: 02/16/2020 13:48
Changes: 06/07/2018 10:34 (57), 02/16/2020 13:48 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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