VDB-109600 · CVE-2017-1000188 · BID 101889

nodejs ejs 2.5.5 ejs.renderFile cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in nodejs ejs 2.5.5. The impacted element is the function ejs.renderFile. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-1000188. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in nodejs ejs 2.5.5. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function ejs.renderFile. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

nodejs ejs version older than 2.5.5 is vulnerable to a Cross-site-scripting in the ejs.renderFile() resulting in code injection

The bug was discovered 11/16/2017. The weakness was published 11/17/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-1000188 since 11/16/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 101889†). Similar entry is available at VDB-109601. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

11/16/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 49264e0037e313a0a3e033450b5c184112516d8f⛔
Researcher: Snyk Security Research Team.
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-1000188 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1000188
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109600
SecurityFocus: 101889 - Node.js ejs Package 'ejs.renderFile()' function Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/18/2017 08:46
Updated: 01/10/2023 16:28
Changes: 11/18/2017 08:46 (57), 12/08/2019 06:43 (3), 01/24/2021 11:13 (2), 01/10/2023 16:28 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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