Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Node.js EJS by XSS Risk
CVE-2017-1000228

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Ejs

Status
Ejs
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 November 2017

What is CVE-2017-1000228?

The EJS templating engine in Node.js, specifically versions prior to 2.5.3, is susceptible to remote code execution attacks. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation in the ejs.renderFile() function, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. Developers using affected versions should update to the latest release to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability and secure their applications against unauthorized access.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101897
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:ejs:20161128
x_refsource_MISC

EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-1000228 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Node.js EJS by XSS Risk