Vulnerability Description
Nest is a framework for building scalable Node.js server-side applications. In versions 0.2.0 and below, a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability was discovered in the @nestjs/devtools-integration package. When enabled, the package exposes a local development HTTP server with an API endpoint that uses an unsafe JavaScript sandbox (safe-eval-like implementation). Due to improper sandboxing and missing cross-origin protections, any malicious website visited by a developer can execute arbitrary code on their local machine. The package adds HTTP endpoints to a locally running NestJS development server. One of these endpoints, /inspector/graph/interact, accepts JSON input containing a code field and executes the provided code in a Node.js vm.runInNewContext sandbox. This is fixed in version 0.2.1.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nestjs | Devtools-Integration | < 0.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/JLLeitschuh/nestjs-devtools-integration-rce-pocExploit
- https://github.com/JLLeitschuh/nestjs-typescript-starter-w-devtools-integrationProduct
- https://github.com/nestjs/nest/security/advisories/GHSA-85cg-cmq5-qjm7ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/api/vm.htmlProduct
- https://socket.dev/blog/nestjs-rce-vulnExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nestjs/nest/security/advisories/GHSA-85cg-cmq5-qjm7ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-54782?
CVE-2025-54782 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Nest is a framework for building scalable Node.js server-side applications. In versions 0.2.0 and below, a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability was discovered in the @nestjs/devtools-int...
How severe is CVE-2025-54782?
CVE-2025-54782 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-54782?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nestjs Devtools-Integration.