CVE-2017-16173
UnknownEPSS 2.00%
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CVE-2017-16173 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. utahcityfinder constructs lists of Utah cities with a certain prefix. utahcityfinder 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
utahcityfinder constructs lists of Utah cities with a certain prefix. utahcityfinder is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Utahcityfinder Project | Utahcityfinder | 0.0.1 |
References
- https://github.com/JacksonGL/NPM-Vuln-PoC/blob/master/directory-traversal/utahcityfinderExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/467Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/JacksonGL/NPM-Vuln-PoC/blob/master/directory-traversal/utahcityfinderExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/467Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-16173?
utahcityfinder constructs lists of Utah cities with a certain prefix. utahcityfinder is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url.
How severe is CVE-2017-16173?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16173 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16173?
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.
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