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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-23797
CVE-2021-23797:
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
All versions of package http-server-node are vulnerable to Directory Traversal via use of --path-as-is. This vulnerability was assigned CVE-2021-23797 and was first recorded on January 8, 2021 (CVE Details).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the http-server-node package and involves a Directory Traversal attack vector that can be exploited through the --path-as-is parameter. The vulnerability has a Network attack vector with Low attack complexity, as indicated by the CVSS assessment (NVD CNA Status).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to traverse directories on the affected system, potentially accessing files and directories outside of the intended directory structure.
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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