CVE-2017-1000228 describes a remote code execution vulnerability in Node.js EJS versions older than 2.5.3, stemming from weak input validation within the ejs.renderFile() function. This critical vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified, and community discussion is minimal, the inherent severity warrants attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.5.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ejs:ejs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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