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CVE-2017-16188: reecerver is a web server.

reecerver is a web server. reecerver is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url.

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Plain-English summary

reecerver is a Node.js web server module with a directory traversal flaw. A remote requester may access files outside the intended web directory by manipulating URL paths. The bundle reports all versions affected, no CVSS score, and no named patched release.

Executive priority

Prioritize if any exposed service uses reecerver. Directory traversal can expose sensitive files, credentials, or application internals, but urgency depends on actual deployment because the affected module appears specific and no active exploitation is cited.

Technical view

CVE-2017-16188 is classified as CWE-22. The affected product is the reecerver node module, listed as all versions. The described issue is improper handling of parent-directory path segments in URLs, allowing filesystem access beyond the server root.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to systems that directly install and run the reecerver node module, especially if reachable over a network. The bundle does not identify downstream products or package transitive usage.

Exploitation context

The bundle includes a public proof-of-concept reference, but KEV is false and no cited source states active exploitation. Treat this as publicly documented and plausible, not confirmed exploited in the wild.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: no CVSS vector, no fixed version, and only broad affected-version wording. Avoid assuming exploit prevalence. Focus on dependency discovery, runtime exposure, and whether the module serves files from sensitive hosts.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory applications and containers for the reecerver node module.
  • Remove reecerver from production services where feasible.
  • Replace it with a maintained web server package or framework.
  • Restrict network access to any service still using reecerver.
  • Check vendor and package advisories before selecting any replacement path.

Validation and detection

  • Review manifests, lockfiles, and SBOMs for reecerver.
  • Map any service that imports or starts the module.
  • Confirm whether those services are internet-facing or internally reachable.
  • Review static file serving behavior for filesystem exposure risk.
  • Verify remediation by confirming reecerver is absent or isolated.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
HackerOnereecerver node moduleAll versionsListed
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CWE details

CWE-22

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