CVE-2014-3741

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: October 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

The printDirect function in lib/printer.js in the node-printer module 0.0.1 and earlier for Node.js allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified characters in the lpr command.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/13/1

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/15/2

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/tojocky/node-printer/commit/e001e38738c17219a1d9dd8c31f7d82b9c0013c7

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch

https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/printer_potential_command_injection

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/13/1

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/15/2

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/tojocky/node-printer/commit/e001e38738c17219a1d9dd8c31f7d82b9c0013c7

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Issue Tracking Patch

https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/printer_potential_command_injection

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

3.8%

89th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

Affected Vendors

node-printer_project

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