Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/inert

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g4xp-36c3-f7mr
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-10068 is a MODERATE hidden directories always served vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Inert libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves hidden directories always served in inert. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.1.

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pkg:npm/inert

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/inert. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-g4xp-36c3-f7mr CVE-2014-10068 MODERATE Hidden Directories Always Served in inert

CVE-2014-10068 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-10068
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g4xp-36c3-f7mr
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 Inert
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-10068

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

inert fixed: 1.1.1 
npm install inert@1.1.1
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 inert

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2014-10068, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls inert

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Inert in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.1), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls inert 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 Inert, 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 1.1.1 and earlier of `inert` are vulnerable to an information leakage vulnerability which causes files in hidden directories to be served, even when showHidden is false. The inert directory handler always allows files in hidden directories to be served, even when `showHidden` is false. ## Recommendation Update to version >= 1.1.1.

CVE-2014-10068 Affected Inert Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
inert
npm/inert
npm
< 1.1.1
1.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-10068 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-10068
Inert Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hapijs/inert/pull/15
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/hapijs/inert/commit/e8f99f94da4cb08e8032eda984761c3f111e3e82
www.npmjs.com/advisories/14 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-10068?
CVE-2014-10068 is a security vulnerability in Inert involving Hidden Directories Always Served in inert under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Inert versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.1 across affected packages: inert.
What version fixes CVE-2014-10068?
Upgrading to 1.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is inert affected?
Yes, inert is affected in releases prior to 1.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-10068?
CVE-2014-10068 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-2014-10068?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls inert'. 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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  "published" : "2020-08-31T22:47:41Z",
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  "summary" : "Hidden Directories Always Served in inert",
  "details" : "Versions 1.1.1 and earlier of `inert` are vulnerable to an information leakage vulnerability which causes files in hidden directories to be served, even when showHidden is false.\n\nThe inert directory handler always allows files in hidden directories to be served, even when `showHidden` is false.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nUpdate to version >= 1.1.1.",
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