Path Traversal

Overview

All versions of simplehttpserver 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 simplehttpserver in production or consider using an alternative module until a fix is made available.

References

• HackerOne Report
• Node.js Security-wg
• GitHub Advisory