CVE-2017-16109: easyquick is a simple web server

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-16109 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting easyquick. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

easyquick is a simple web server. easyquick is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url. Access is constrained, however, to supported file types. Requesting a file such as /etc/passwd returns a "not supported" error.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: easyquick project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-07 02:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easyquick project easyquick UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls easyquick

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.1.1

npm install easyquick@">0.1.1"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-16109?

easyquick: upgrade to newer than 0.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16109 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16109 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-16109 affect?

CVE-2017-16109 affects easyquick. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). easyquick is a simple web server. easyquick is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url. Access is constrained, however, to supported file types. Requesting a file su

How urgent is CVE-2017-16109?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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