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
 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

CVSSv4.0: 2.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

safer-eval: 1.0.0 - 1.3.6

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1221
https://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.



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