CVE-2017-16139: Jikes Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cpp2-q66x-fq44
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CWE-22
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-16139 is a MODERATE path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Jikes libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves directory traversal in jikes. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-16139 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-16139
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cpp2-q66x-fq44
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Jikes
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2017-16139

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

jikes fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install jikes@Latest secure release
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 jikes

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2017-16139, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls jikes

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

Note: The npm ls jikes 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 Jikes, 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

Affected versions of `jikes` resolve relative file paths, resulting in a directory traversal vulnerability. A malicious actor can use this vulnerability to access files outside of the intended directory root, which may result in the disclosure of private files on the vulnerable system. **Example request:** ```http GET /../../../../../../../../../../etc/passwd HTTP/1.1 host:foo ``` ## Recommendation No patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended that the package is only used for local development, and if the functionality is needed for production, a different package is used instead.

CVE-2017-16139 Affected Jikes Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
jikes
npm/jikes
npm
0.0.1
All 1 versions
0.0.1
None specified

References

NVD — CVE-2017-16139 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16139
Jikes Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/JacksonGL/NPM-Vuln-PoC/blob/master/directory-traversal/jikes
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cpp2-q66x-fq44
www.npmjs.com/advisories/476 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/476

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16139?
CVE-2017-16139 is a security vulnerability in Jikes involving Directory Traversal in jikes under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Jikes versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: jikes.
What version fixes CVE-2017-16139?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jikes affected?
Yes, jikes is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-16139?
CVE-2017-16139 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-2017-16139?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls jikes'. 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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