CVE-2017-16154

Name: CVE-2017-16154
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-07T02:29:04.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16154 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. earlybird is a web server module for early development. earlybird is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url.. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

earlybird is a web server module for early development. earlybird is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.00%

78.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Earlybird Project	Earlybird	0.1.2
Earlybird Project	Earlybird	0.1.3
Earlybird Project	Earlybird	0.1.4
Earlybird Project	Earlybird	0.1.5
Earlybird Project	Earlybird	0.1.6
Earlybird Project	Earlybird	0.1.7

References

https://github.com/JacksonGL/NPM-Vuln-PoC/tree/master/directory-traversal/earlybirdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/380Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/JacksonGL/NPM-Vuln-PoC/tree/master/directory-traversal/earlybirdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/380Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16154?

earlybird is a web server module for early development. earlybird is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url.

How severe is CVE-2017-16154?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16154 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16154?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-16154?

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Source: NVD / NIST