restify node-restify static.js serveStatic path traversal (CVE-2026-90494) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-90494

restify node-restify static.js serveStatic path traversal

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-90494 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in restify node-restify static.js serveStatic path traversal. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps restify/node-restify (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 13, 2026Updated Sep 13, 2026Source checked Sep 13, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 13, 2026Material review Sep 13, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps restify/node-restify (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
restify/node-restifygeneric	12.0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for restify/node-restify.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 13, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Sep 13, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Sep 13, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source 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.

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