CVE-2018-16493: A path traversal vulnerability was found in module static-resource-server 1.7.2 that allows unauthorized read

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-16493?

static-resource-server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-16493 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16493 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-16493 affect?

CVE-2018-16493 affects static-resource-server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A path traversal vulnerability was found in module static-resource-server 1.7.2 that allows unauthorized read access to any file on the server by appending slashes in the URL.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-16493?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-16493 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting static-resource-server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A path traversal vulnerability was found in module static-resource-server 1.7.2 that allows unauthorized read access to any file on the server by appending slashes in the URL.

Why this priority

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

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

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 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-548, CWE-22
Published	2019-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: static-resource-server 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

static-resource-server project static-resource-server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.2

1. Check installed version

npm ls static-resource-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.2

npm view static-resource-server versions npm install static-resource-server@"<1.7.2"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2018-16493?

static-resource-server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-16493 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16493 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-2018-16493 affect?

CVE-2018-16493 affects static-resource-server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A path traversal vulnerability was found in module static-resource-server 1.7.2 that allows unauthorized read access to any file on the server by appending slashes in the URL.

How urgent is CVE-2018-16493?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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