CVE-2014-7192 Potential for Script Injection in syntax-error
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted file due to eval injection in the syntax-error Node.js library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-7192?
CVE-2014-7192 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Dec 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Eval injection vulnerability in index.js in the syntax-error package before 1.1.1 for Node.js 0.10.x, as used in IBM Rational Application Developer and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7192?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including syntax-error. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
syntax-error npm | All versions | 1.1.1 |
syntax-error npm | All versions | 1.1.1 |
Products include Joyent Node.js.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7192?
Upgrade syntax-error to 1.1.1 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2014-7192 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-7192 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5726-g6r9-5f22, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-7192.