Improper input validation in HackerOne Static-Eval Node Module
CVE-2017-16226
The static-eval module is intended to evaluate statically-analyzable expressions. In affected versions, untrusted user input is able to access the global function constructor, effectively allowing arbitrary code execution.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.036 (89.1th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 89th percentile — 89.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.036 · newest: 0.036 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- HackerOne Static-Eval Node Module — versions <=1.1.1
- Static-Eval Project
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- nodesecurity.io/advisories/548 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- maustin.net/articles/2017-10/static_eval (Third Party Advisory)
- github.com/substack/static-eval/pull/18 (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16226?
- CVE-2017-16226 is a critical-severity vulnerability in HackerOne Static-Eval Node Module, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2018-06-07.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16226?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-16226 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.