CVE-2017-16038
CVE-2017-16038 is a high-severity vulnerability in F2e-server Project F2e-server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: F2e-server Project F2e-server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
`f2e-server` 1.12.11 and earlier is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url. This is compounded by `f2e-server` requiring elevated privileges to run.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16038?
- `f2e-server` 1.12.11 and earlier is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url. This is compounded by `f2e-server` requiring elevated privileges to run.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16038?
- CVE-2017-16038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-16038 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-16038?
- CVE-2017-16038 affects F2e-server Project F2e-server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-16038?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-16038 published?
- CVE-2017-16038 was published on 2018-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/shy2850/node-server/issues/10
- https://github.com/shy2850/node-server/pull/12/files
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/346
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:f2e-server_project:f2e-server:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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