Hidden Directories Always Served in inert
Versions 1.1.1 and earlier of inert are vulnerable to an information leakage vulnerability which causes files in hidden directories to be served, even when showHidden is false.
The inert directory handler always allows files in hidden directories to be served, even when showHidden is false.
Recommendation
Update to version >= 1.1.1.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | inert | < 1.1.1 | 1.1.1 |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-22- Platform
- npm
- Package
inert- Disclosed
- 31.08.2020
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-g4xp-36c3-f7mr - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: inert
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