Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-3713 affects the angular-http-server Node module. The reported flaw may let an attacker read files outside the intended web directory if they know the file path. That can expose configuration, credentials, source, or host data when the module is reachable by untrusted users.
Executive priority
Prioritize discovery and removal from exposed environments because the stated impact is file disclosure. Business urgency depends on whether the module is internet-facing or can read sensitive local files.
Technical view
The issue is a CWE-22 path traversal caused by insufficient validation of possibleFilename in angular-http-server. The CVE record lists all versions as affected and says a malicious user can read content of any file with a known path. No CVSS score is provided in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in applications, development servers, demos, or internal tools that include the angular-http-server npm module and expose it to users or networks beyond trusted local development.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The reported impact is arbitrary file read when the attacker can reach the server and knows a target file path.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and HackerOne reference. The bundle names all versions as affected but provides no CVSS vector, fixed version, patch details, or confirmed exploitation status.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory projects for angular-http-server in package and lock files.
- Check upstream and package guidance for fixed, deprecated, or replacement status.
- Remove or replace the module where untrusted users can reach it.
- Restrict access to any remaining instances to trusted networks only.
- Review deployments for exposed development or static file servers.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether angular-http-server is present in runtime dependencies.
- Identify whether affected services are reachable from users or the internet.
- Review configuration for unintended filesystem serving behavior.
- Check logs for suspicious file path access attempts.
- Use approved defensive tests without reading sensitive files.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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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://hackerone.com/reports/309120CVE 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.