Arbitrary Code Execution Affecting safer-eval package, versions <1.3.4


0.0
critical

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    Scope Changed
    Confidentiality High
    Integrity High
    Availability High

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.13% (48th percentile)
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NVD
9.9 critical

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-JS-SAFEREVAL-173772
  • published 11 Mar 2019
  • disclosed 8 Mar 2019
  • credit Beny Zeltser

How to fix?

Upgrade safer-eval to version 1.3.4 or higher.

Overview

safer-eval is a safer approach for eval in node and browser.

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution. A payload using constructor properties can escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code.