VDB-95813 · CVE-2015-8857 · BID 96410

uglify-js Package up to 2.4.23 on Node.js 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in uglify-js Package up to 2.4.23 on Node.js. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to 7pk security. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2015-8857. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in uglify-js Package up to 2.4.23 on Node.js (JavaScript Library). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-254. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 08/24/2015. The weakness was presented 01/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-8857 since 04/20/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1211 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 518 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 2.4.24 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96410†). See VDB-95801, VDB-95802, VDB-95803 and VDB-95804 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: uglify-js Package 2.4.24

Timelineinfo

08/24/2015 🔍
04/20/2016 +240 days 🔍
01/23/2017 +278 days 🔍
01/23/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/23/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/24/2017 +1 days 🔍
05/14/2026 +3397 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2015-8857 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8857
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95813
SecurityFocus: 96410 - Node.js uglify-js Package CVE-2015-8857 Security Bypass Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2015-8857 - Node.js - Security Bypass Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2017 08:29
Updated: 05/14/2026 12:31
Changes: 01/24/2017 08:29 (60), 07/30/2020 12:46 (6), 05/14/2026 12:31 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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