Server-Side Template Injection in Embedded JavaScript Templates for Node.js
CVE-2022-29078

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Ejs

Status
Ejs
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 April 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 93%

What is CVE-2022-29078?

The ejs (Embedded JavaScript templates) package version 3.1.6 for Node.js is susceptible to server-side template injection. This occurs when the 'settings[view options][outputFunctionName]' is manipulated, allowing an attacker to replace the outputFunctionName option with a malicious OS command. This command is executed during the process of template compilation, potentially compromising the server's security.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

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CVE-2022-29078
Created by miko550

expluatation_CVE-2022-29078
Created by liam-star-black-master

References

https://github.com/mde/ejs/releases
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https://eslam.io/posts/ejs-server-side-template-injection...
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220804-0001/
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EPSS Score

93% 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

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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