CVE-2014-6394 (High) detected in send-0.1.0.tgz - autoclosed

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CVE-2014-6394 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - send-0.1.0.tgz

Better streaming static file server with Range and conditional-GET support

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/send/-/send-0.1.0.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/send/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - express-3.1.2.tgz (Root Library) - :x: **send-0.1.0.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

visionmedia send before 0.8.4 for Node.js uses a partial comparison for verifying whether a directory is within the document root, which allows remote attackers to access restricted directories, as demonstrated using "public-restricted" under a "public" directory.

Publish Date: 2014-10-08

URL: CVE-2014-6394

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.3)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: Low

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-6394

Release Date: 2014-10-08

Fix Resolution (send): 0.8.4

Direct dependency fix Resolution (express): 3.16.10

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.