SB2014100801 - Path traversal in pillarjs send plugin for Node.js 



SB2014100801 - Path traversal in pillarjs send plugin for Node.js

Published: October 8, 2014 Updated: October 14, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2014100801
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-6394)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software uses a partial comparison for verifying whether a directory is within the document root. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and access restricted directories on the system, as demonstrated using "public-restricted" under a "public" directory.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.