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CVE-2026-90494

restify node-restify static.js serveStatic path traversal

MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS Score
Published: September 13, 2026 at 03:15 AM UTC
Updated: September 21, 2026 at 05:19 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorRestify

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Severity
MEDIUM5.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.8%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

A flaw has been found in restify node-restify up to 12.0.0. This affects the function serveStatic in the library /lib/plugins/static.js. This manipulation causes path traversal. The attack can be initiated remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (4)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/403082
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/403082/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90494
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/892870

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitAutomatablePartial impact

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CVSS

5.3MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-22

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