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CVE-2022-27261
Express-FileUpload Arbitrary File Overwrite
Impact
An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Express-FileUpload v1.3.1 allows attackers to upload multiple files with the same name, causing an overwrite of files in the web application server. This vulnerability is [debated by the package author](https://github.com/richardgirges/express-fileupload/issues/316).
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | express-fileupload | <= 1.3.1 | none recorded |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Express-Fileupload Project | Express-Fileupload | Version 1.3.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/express-fileupload
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ROHB3ck4tA
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w4m6-x6c2-j5c9
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27261
- https://github.com/richardgirges/express-fileupload/issues/312
- https://github.com/richardgirges/express-fileupload/issues/316