CVE-2018-3733: crud-file-server node module before 0.9.0 suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to incorrect validat

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-3733 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting crud-file-server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

crud-file-server node module before 0.9.0 suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to incorrect validation of url, 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	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: crud-file-server project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-05-29 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

crud-file-server project crud-file-server UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.9.0

Fixed in: 0.9.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls crud-file-server

2. UPGRADE to 0.9.0

npm install crud-file-server@">=0.9.0"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2018-3733?

crud-file-server: upgrade to 0.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-3733 being exploited?

CVE-2018-3733 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-2018-3733 affect?

CVE-2018-3733 affects crud-file-server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). crud-file-server node module before 0.9.0 suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to incorrect validation of url, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.

How urgent is CVE-2018-3733?

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

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