CVE-2018-3731
CVE-2018-3731 is a high-severity vulnerability in Public.js Project Public.js 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: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Public.js Project Public.js
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
public node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of filePath, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-3731?
- public node module suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to lack of validation of filePath, which allows a malicious user to read content of any file with known path.
- How severe is CVE-2018-3731?
- CVE-2018-3731 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-2018-3731 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-3731?
- CVE-2018-3731 affects Public.js Project Public.js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-3731?
- 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-2018-3731 published?
- CVE-2018-3731 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:public.js_project:public.js:0.1.2:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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