CVE-2025-57285 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

codeceptjs 3.7.3 contains a command injection vulnerability in the emptyFolder function (lib/utils.js). The execSync command directly concatenates the user-controlled directoryPath parameter without sanitization or escaping, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

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
Codecept	Codeceptjs	3.7.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

References

https://gist.github.com/Dremig/1ba111f9b1f7cffe1fcb4838b64e55b9ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.npmjs.comProduct

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-57285?

CVE-2025-57285 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). codeceptjs 3.7.3 contains a command injection vulnerability in the emptyFolder function (lib/utils.js). The execSync command directly concatenates the user-controlled directoryPath parameter without s...

How severe is CVE-2025-57285?

CVE-2025-57285 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-2025-57285?

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