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 Packages

npm inert

Affected versions: 0 (fixed in 1.1.1)

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-10068

Key Information

GHSA ID

GHSA-g4xp-36c3-f7mr

Published

August 31, 2020 10:47 PM

Last Modified

August 31, 2020 6:07 PM

CVSS Score

5.0 /10

Primary Ecosystem

npm

Primary Package

inert

GitHub Reviewed

✓ Yes

Dataset

Last updated: July 4, 2025 6:27 AM

Data from GitHub Advisory Database. This information is provided for research and educational purposes.