CVE-2020-36629: A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SimbCo httpster

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2020-36629 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting httpster. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SimbCo httpster. This vulnerability affects the function fs.realpathSync of the file src/server.coffee. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is d3055b3e30b40b65d30c5a06d6e053dffa7f35d0. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216748.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2022-12-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: httpster project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-25 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

httpster project httpster UPGRADE

Affected: < 2020-11-19

Fixed in: 2020-11-19

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls httpster

2. UPGRADE to 2020-11-19

npm install httpster@">=2020-11-19"

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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-2020-36629?

httpster: upgrade to 2020-11-19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36629 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36629 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-2020-36629 affect?

CVE-2020-36629 affects httpster. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SimbCo httpster. This vulnerability affects the function fs.realpathSync of the file src/server.coffee. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The exploit has been disclosed to the publ

How urgent is CVE-2020-36629?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

References

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