CVE-2015-5688
Directory Traversal in geddy
Record summary
CVE-2015-5688 has a selected CVSS score of 5.0; EIP currently links 1 Nuclei template.
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in lib/app/index.js in Geddy before 13.0.8 for Node.js allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%2f (dot dot encoded slash) in the PATH_INFO to the default URI.
Exploitation context
Available material
- Nuclei templates
- 1
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
geddyBrowse npm / geddy | GitHub Advisory | Before 13.0.8 · Fixed in 13.0.8 | affected |
Nuclei templates
1ProjectDiscoveryMEDIUMGeddy <13.0.8 - Local File InclusionCVSS 5
Geddy prior to version 13.0.8 contains a directory traversal vulnerability in lib/app/index.js that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%2f (dot dot encoded slash) in the PATH_INFO to the default URI.
Impact
The vulnerability can be exploited to read sensitive files, execute arbitrary code, or gain unauthorized access to the system.
Remediation
Upgrade Geddy to version 13.0.8 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Source: ProjectDiscovery