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WS-2019-0290
Published:May 14, 2026
Updated:May 14, 2026
All version of http_server are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The package fails to sanitize filenames, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser through files with names containing malicious code.
Affected Packages
http_server (NPM):
Affected version(s) >=1.0.11 <=1.0.12
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version no_fix
Related Resources (1)
https://hackerone.com/reports/578138
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
5.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
PASSIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
LOW
Vulnerable System Integrity
LOW
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
LOW
Subsequent System Integrity
LOW
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
6.1
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE