Protection Mechanism Failure in safer-eval package for Node.js
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | NO |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-693 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
safer-eval Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | commenthol |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Protection Mechanism Failure
EUVDB-ID: #VU23981
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. An attacker can escape implemented sendbox and elevate privileges on the system.
MitigationCybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versionssafer-eval: 1.0.0 - 1.3.6
External linkshttp://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1221
http://gist.github.com/JLLeitschuh/609bb2efaff22ed84fe182cf574c023a
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
