Path Traversal in public
Priority LOW 38CWE-22Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
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- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- No fix listed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub.
Summary
All versions of `public` are vulnerable to Path Traversal. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access files outside the webroot since it allows symlink navigation in the URL. ## Recommendation No fix is currently available. Do not use `public` in production or consider using an alternative module until a fix is made available.
Why it matters now
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | public (npm) | 0.0.0 and later | — | No fix listed | GHSA-4vvp-x9h2-x2vf |
- public (npm) Vendor— Affected 0.0.0 and later Fixed in — No fix listed GHSA-4vvp-x9h2-x2vf
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-4vvp-x9h2-x2vf
Sources
This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Sources and licences