How severe is GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455?

GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455 affects the following packages: node-red-dashboard (npm). Ecosystems affected: npm.

How do I fix GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455?

Update node-red-dashboard to version 2.26.2 or later. Run your dependency manager's update command and verify no transitive dependencies pin the vulnerable version. Use O3 Security's SCA scanner to confirm the fix is applied across your entire dependency tree.

Is GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455?

GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 91.5%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455?

GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455 is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455?

A Nuclei detection template exists for GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455 published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455 was published on January 29, 2021 and was last updated on November 8, 2023. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

📦 npm

GHSA-2hw7-mxvj-m455

Path traversal in Node-RED-Dashboard

Also known asCVE-2021-3223

Published

Jan 29, 2021

Updated

Nov 8, 2023

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

91.5%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Blast Radius

1 pkg affected

📦node-red-dashboard

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects npm packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

In Node-RED-Dashboard before 2.26.2 there is a path traversal vulnerability. It allows ui_base/js/..%2f directory traversal to read files.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
📦npm	`node-red-dashboard`	all versions	2.26.2

Frequently Asked Questions

In Node-RED-Dashboard before 2.26.2 there is a path traversal vulnerability. It allows ui_base/js/..%2f directory traversal to read files.

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