CVE-2017-1001004 Arbitrary JavaScript Execution in typed-function
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by injecting JavaScript into the name of a typed function in the typed-function 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-2017-1001004?
CVE-2017-1001004 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in typed-function, published on 27 Nov 2017. 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
typed-function before 0.10.6 had an arbitrary code execution in the JavaScript engine. Creating a typed function with JavaScript code in the name could result arbitrary execution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1001004?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including typed-function. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
typed-function npm | All versions | 0.10.6 |
typed-function npm | All versions | 0.10.6 |
Products include Typed Function Project Typed Function.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1001004?
Upgrade typed-function to 0.10.6 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2017-1001004 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1001004 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3qh4-r86r-grvm.