CVE-2018-3744: The html-pages node module contains a path traversal vulnerabilities that allows an attacker to read any file

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-3744?

html-pages: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-3744 being exploited?

CVE-2018-3744 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-2018-3744 affect?

CVE-2018-3744 affects html-pages. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The html-pages node module contains a path traversal vulnerabilities that allows an attacker to read any file from the server with cURL.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-3744?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-3744 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting html-pages. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The html-pages node module contains a path traversal vulnerabilities that allows an attacker to read any file from the server with cURL.

Why this priority

Critical 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	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-35, CWE-22
Published	2018-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: html-pages 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

html-pages project html-pages DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.7

1. Check installed version

npm ls html-pages

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.7

npm view html-pages versions npm install html-pages@"<2.0.7"

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.

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-2018-3744?

html-pages: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-3744 being exploited?

CVE-2018-3744 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-2018-3744 affect?

CVE-2018-3744 affects html-pages. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The html-pages node module contains a path traversal vulnerabilities that allows an attacker to read any file from the server with cURL.

How urgent is CVE-2018-3744?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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