CVE-2018-3714: Node srv Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-52r9-g5g6-2hjp
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-3714 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Node srv libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves path traversal in node-srv. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.1.

CVE-2018-3714 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-3714
GHSA Identifier GHSA-52r9-g5g6-2hjp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Node srv
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2018-3714

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Node srv dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

node-srv fixed: 2.1.1 
npm install node-srv@2.1.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls node-srv

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2018-3714, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls node-srv

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Node srv in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.1), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls node-srv command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where 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. In Node srv, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Versions of `node-srv` before 2.1.1 are vulnerable to path traversal allowing a remote attacker to read files from the server that uses `node-srv`. ## Recommendation Update to version 2.1.1 or later.

CVE-2018-3714 Affected Node srv Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
node-srv
npm/node-srv
npm
< 2.1.1
2.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2018-3714 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-3714
hackerone.com/reports/309124 WEB
https://hackerone.com/reports/309124
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-52r9-g5g6-2hjp
www.npmjs.com/advisories/588 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/588

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3714?
CVE-2018-3714 is a security vulnerability in Node srv involving Path Traversal in node-srv under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Node srv versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.1 across affected packages: node-srv.
What version fixes CVE-2018-3714?
Upgrading to 2.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is node-srv affected?
Yes, node-srv is affected in releases prior to 2.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-3714?
CVE-2018-3714 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-3714?
CVE-2018-3714 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (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.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2018-3714?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls node-srv'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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