PatchTheCVECVE-2018-3713: angular-http-server node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of possi
CVE-2018-3713 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting angular-http-server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
angular-http-server node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of possibleFilename, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.5% (top 27%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2018-06-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2018-3713?
angular-http-server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-3713 being exploited?
CVE-2018-3713 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-2018-3713 affect?
CVE-2018-3713 affects angular-http-server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). angular-http-server node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of possibleFilename, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.
How urgent is CVE-2018-3713?
Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference