CVE-2023-29827

Public Exploit

Description

ejs v3.1.9 is vulnerable to server-side template injection. If the ejs file is controllable, template injection can be implemented through the configuration settings of the closeDelimiter parameter. NOTE: this is disputed by the vendor because the render function is not intended to be used with untrusted input.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 69.58% Top 5%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/mde/ejs/issues/720 patch issue tracking exploit
https://github.com/mde/ejs/blob/main/SECURITY.md#out-of-scope-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29827?
CVE-2023-29827 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-29827?
To fix CVE-2023-29827, 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-2023-29827 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-29827 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~70% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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