CVE-2018-3732: resolve-path node module before 1.4.0 suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-3732 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting resolve-path. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

resolve-path node module before 1.4.0 suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of paths with certain special characters, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: resolve-path 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

resolve-path project resolve-path UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4.0

Fixed in: 1.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls resolve-path

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.0

npm install resolve-path@">=1.4.0"

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-3732?

resolve-path: upgrade to 1.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-3732 being exploited?

CVE-2018-3732 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-2018-3732 affect?

CVE-2018-3732 affects resolve-path. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). resolve-path node module before 1.4.0 suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of paths with certain special characters, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.

How urgent is CVE-2018-3732?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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