#VU107638 Code Injection in JSONPath - CVE-2025-1302

Vulnerability identifier: #VU107638

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-1302

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
JSONPath
Web applications / JS libraries

Vendor: JSONPath-Plus

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can execute aribitrary code on the system by exploiting the unsafe default usage of eval='safe' mode.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

JSONPath: 0.12.0 - 10.2.0

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External links
https://gist.github.com/nickcopi/11ba3cb4fdee6f89e02e6afae8db6456
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/blob/8e4acf8aff5f446aa66323e12394ac5615c3b260/src/Safe-Script.js%23L127
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/commit/30942896d27cb8a806b965a5ca9ef9f686be24ee
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-JSONPATHPLUS-8719585

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.