Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the static-html-server Node module. A remote user could request paths that move outside the intended web directory and read files from the server filesystem. Business impact depends on whether the module is internet-facing and what files the process can read.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted exposure review, not a confirmed emergency. Prioritize any internet-facing or partner-facing service using this module because file disclosure can expose credentials, source code, or operational data.
Technical view
CVE-2017-16152 is a CWE-22 directory traversal flaw in static-html-server. The CVE states all versions are affected and that using parent-directory path segments in a URL can expose filesystem contents outside the static file root. No CVSS score or fixed version is provided in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to applications or internal tools that use the static-html-server node module, especially where it serves content to untrusted users. The supplied data says all versions are affected, but does not identify specific deployments or downstream products.
Exploitation context
The source bundle references a public proof-of-concept repository and a Node Security advisory. KEV is false, and the supplied sources do not state active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS vector, no fixed version, and no detailed advisory content are included. The affected range is stated as all versions. Validate package presence and reachable attack surface before assigning urgency.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory applications for static-html-server usage.
- Check the Node Security advisory and package repository for vendor guidance.
- Remove or replace the affected module where exposed to untrusted users.
- Restrict network access to any service still using the module.
- Run the service with minimal filesystem permissions.
Validation and detection
- Review package manifests and lockfiles for static-html-server.
- Identify running services that serve files through this module.
- Confirm exposed routes reject parent-directory traversal attempts in staging.
- Verify the service account cannot read secrets or system files.
- Review web logs for suspicious parent-directory path requests.
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://github.com/JacksonGL/NPM-Vuln-PoC/tree/master/directory-traversal/static-html-serverCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/376CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
Products and packages named in the record
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.