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CVE-2018-3724: Apache HTTP Server: Remote File Access via Malicious Path
CVE-2018-3724 · published 8 years ago
Summary
A security issue in the Apache HTTP Server's path handling can allow an attacker to access and read any file on the server. This could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data. Update the affected module to the latest version to fix this issue.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | timqi | general-file-server | <= 1.1.8 |
| – | general-file-server_project | general-file-server |
1.0.0 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.1.5 1.1.6 1.1.7 1.1.8 cpe:2.3:a:general-file-server_project:general-file-server:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* |
Original advisory text
general-file-server node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of currpath, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.
general-file-server node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of currpath, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published7 Jun 2018
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
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