webpack webpack-dev-middleware directory traversal | CVE-2024-29180

NAME
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webpack webpack-dev-middleware directory traversal

Platforms Affected:
webpack webpack-dev-middleware 5.3.3
webpack webpack-dev-middleware 6.1.1
webpack webpack-dev-middleware 7.0.0

Risk Level:
6.5

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Obtain Information

DESCRIPTION
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webpack webpack-dev-middleware could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system, caused by improper validation of user request. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing “dot dot” sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
None

User Interaction:
Required

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Network


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