CVE-2017-1000228

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: November 17, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

nodejs ejs versions older than 2.5.3 is vulnerable to remote code execution due to weak input validation in ejs.renderFile() function

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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.securityfocus.com/bid/101897
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:ejs:20161128
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101897
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:ejs:20161128
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
6.3%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

ejs

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