Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
DumbAssets through 1.0.11 has a critical flaw that can let an unauthenticated remote attacker delete files outside the intended upload or asset directory. Deleting application files such as server.js or package.json could take the service offline. The provided sources do not show active exploitation or a confirmed patched release.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any exposed DumbAssets deployment. The primary business risk is service outage from remote file deletion, not data theft based on the provided CVSS and description.
Technical view
The issue is a CWE-22 path traversal in POST /api/delete-file through filesToDelete array handling. Directory boundary validation can be bypassed with traversal sequences, allowing arbitrary file deletion. CVSS is 9.1 because network, no-auth exploitation can cause high integrity and availability impact without user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running DumbWareio DumbAssets through 1.0.11, especially instances where /api/delete-file is reachable over the network and authentication is disabled or not enforced.
Exploitation context
The source bundle describes unauthenticated arbitrary file deletion and denial of service potential. CISA KEV is false, and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strong for affected behavior and severity, but incomplete for exploit prevalence and final remediation. Avoid assuming a patch exists solely from the referenced pull request; confirm vendor release guidance before closing exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Check DumbWareio and VulnCheck guidance for a vendor-confirmed fixed version.
- Restrict public access to POST /api/delete-file immediately.
- Enable available authentication controls, but do not treat that as a complete fix.
- Back up critical application files and deployment manifests.
- Monitor for unexpected deletion of application files.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all DumbAssets deployments and confirm versions through 1.0.11.
- Verify whether /api/delete-file is reachable without authentication.
- Review application logs for suspicious POST /api/delete-file activity.
- Confirm server.js, package.json, and other critical files remain intact.
- Track PR 136 and advisory updates for remediation status.
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
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H3.95.2VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.1CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/DumbWareio/DumbAssets/pull/136CVE reference, VulnCheck · issue-tracking
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dumbassets-path-traversal-file-deletion-via-api-delete-fileCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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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.