Vulnerability identifier: #VU50771
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
static-eval
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: browserify
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in FunctionExpressions and TemplateLiterals. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
static-eval: 0.0.0 - 2.1.0
External links
http://github.com/browserify/static-eval/blob/master/index.js%23L180
http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1071860
http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-STATICEVAL-1056765
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.