Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
iter-http is a Node.js static file server that can let attackers request files outside the intended web directory using directory traversal in the URL. Business impact depends on whether the module is deployed and what local files the service can read.
Executive priority
Handle promptly where iter-http is internet-facing or near sensitive files. If not present, document non-exposure. The absence of a listed fix means remediation may require replacement rather than a simple update.
Technical view
CVE-2017-16094 is a CWE-22 directory traversal issue in all versions of the iter-http node module. The source states that placing traversal sequences in the URL can give access to the filesystem. No CVSS score, patched version, or vendor mitigation is provided in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to applications that include iter-http and use it to serve static files, especially if reachable from untrusted networks. The affected entry says all versions are impacted.
Exploitation context
The source bundle references a public proof-of-concept repository, but KEV is false and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. Treat exploitability as plausible, not proven active.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin: the CVE description identifies the module, class, and all-version impact, but gives no CVSS, affected code details, or fix. Validation should focus on dependency presence and runtime exposure, not assumptions about exploit activity.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory applications and lockfiles for the iter-http node module.
- Remove or replace iter-http unless vendor guidance identifies a safe version.
- Avoid exposing affected static file service paths to untrusted users.
- Check the referenced advisory or package guidance for any later remediation detail.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any deployed service uses iter-http for static file serving.
- Map exposed routes to services that read files from local directories.
- Review access logs for traversal-pattern requests against static file paths.
- Verify whether sensitive local files are readable by the service account.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/343CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/JacksonGL/NPM-Vuln-PoC/blob/master/directory-traversal/iter-httpCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.