CVE-2018-3758: express-cart_project express-cart Path Traversal
CVSS: 9.0v2.0HighModified
AliasesGHSA-4w62-cq5r-5mmq
Published 07-06-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-3758 is a high (CVSS 9.0) Path Traversal vulnerability in express-cart_project express-cart. EPSS estimates a 27.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
9.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
27.07%
0%100%
High · -0.38 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 07-06-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Unrestricted file upload (RCE) in express-cart module before 1.1.7 allows a privileged user to gain access in the hosting machine.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 8.8Preferred score · OSV · Npm (Ecosystem advisory) · calculated from vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 9.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
27.07%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.38 pp
From 27.45% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score27.07%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (hackerone.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
- CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
Affected systems
Express-cart_project1 product
- express-cart< 1.1.7
Hackerone1 product
- express-cart1.1.7
Npm1 product
- express-cart< 1.1.7
3 vendors · 3 products
