CVE-2022-29078 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The ejs (aka Embedded JavaScript templates) package 3.1.6 for Node.js allows server-side template injection in settings[view options][outputFunctionName]. This is parsed as an internal option, and overwrites the outputFunctionName option with an arbitrary OS command (which is executed upon template compilation).

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ejs	Ejs	3.1.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

References

https://eslam.io/posts/ejs-server-side-template-injection-rce/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/mde/ejs/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220804-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://eslam.io/posts/ejs-server-side-template-injection-rce/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/mde/ejs/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220804-0001/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-29078?

CVE-2022-29078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The ejs (aka Embedded JavaScript templates) package 3.1.6 for Node.js allows server-side template injection in settings[view options][outputFunctionName]. This is parsed as an internal option, and ove...

How severe is CVE-2022-29078?

CVE-2022-29078 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-29078?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ejs Ejs.