CVE-2017-16088

Description

The safe-eval module describes itself as a safer version of eval. By accessing the object constructors, un-sanitized user input can access the entire standard library and effectively break out of the sandbox.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.95% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne safe-eval node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/issues/59 third party advisory
https://github.com/hacksparrow/safe-eval/issues/5 third party advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/337 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16088?
CVE-2017-16088 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16088?
To fix CVE-2017-16088, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16088 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-16088 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-16088?
CVE-2017-16088 affects HackerOne safe-eval node module.
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