RCE in Ben-Sb Javascript-Deobfuscator

CVE-2024-36120

javascript-deobfuscator removes common JavaScript obfuscation techniques. In affected versions crafted payloads targeting expression simplification can lead to code execution. This issue has been patched in version 1.1.0. Users are advised to update. Users unable to upgrade should disable the expression simplification feature.

Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)

EPSS: 0.003 (27.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36120?
CVE-2024-36120 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ben-Sb Javascript-Deobfuscator, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2024-05-31.
How severe is CVE-2024-36120?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-36120 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.