CVE-2018-16482: A server directory traversal vulnerability was found on node module mcstatic <=0.0.20 that would allow an atta

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-16482?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-16482 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mcstatic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A server directory traversal vulnerability was found on node module mcstatic <=0.0.20 that would allow an attack to access sensitive information in the file system by appending slashes in the URL path.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2019-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: mcstatic project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-02-01 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mcstatic project mcstatic UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.0.20

Fixed in: newer than 0.0.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls mcstatic

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.0.20

npm install mcstatic@">0.0.20"

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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-2018-16482?

mcstatic: upgrade to newer than 0.0.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-16482 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16482 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-2018-16482 affect?

CVE-2018-16482 affects mcstatic. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A server directory traversal vulnerability was found on node module mcstatic <=0.0.20 that would allow an attack to access sensitive information in the file system by appending slashes in the URL path.

How urgent is CVE-2018-16482?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2018-3730 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE mcstatic node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of filePath, which

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