CVE-2015-8857

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: January 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The uglify-js package before 2.4.24 for Node.js does not properly account for non-boolean values when rewriting boolean expressions, which might allow attackers to bypass security mechanisms or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging improperly rewritten Javascript.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/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/2016/04/20/11
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96410
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/39
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96410
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/39
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.6%
88th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-254

Affected Vendors

uglifyjs_project

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