CVE-2014-7192

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…

published December 11, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty eval injection is lurking in the syntax-error package, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code through a cleverly crafted file. 🦸 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows a recipe without checking what's in the ingredients—one wrong item could lead to a disaster on the plate! An attacker could slip in a malicious file, leading to unauthorized code execution that could compromise the entire application. This could mean anything from data theft to complete system takeover, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows a recipe without checking what's in the ingredients—one wrong item could lead to a disaster on the plate! The eval injection vulnerability in the syntax-error package allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code, as the package fails to validate input properly before executing it.

What to do

An attacker could slip in a malicious file, leading to unauthorized code execution that could compromise the entire application. This could mean anything from data theft to complete system takeover, which is absolutely devastating! Upgrade to the latest version of the syntax-error package (1.1.1 or later) as soon as possible. Additionally, review and audit any files that can be processed by this package to ensure there are no sneaky scripts lurking around! You’ve got this! With a quick update, you’ll keep your applications safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13048 · 96.3th percentile
Published
2014-12-11T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 DEC 11:00Z
    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…
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