CVE-2018-3714: node-srv node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of url, which allow

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MEDIUM 6.5MITIGATE

CVE-2018-3714 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting node-srv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

node-srv node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of url, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
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	8.6% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: node-srv 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 01:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

node-srv project node-srv MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls node-srv

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: node-srv - Local File Inclusion

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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-2018-3714?

node-srv: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-3714 being exploited?

CVE-2018-3714 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-2018-3714 affect?

CVE-2018-3714 affects node-srv. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). node-srv node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of url, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.

How urgent is CVE-2018-3714?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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