QID 981955

QID 981955: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for safer-eval (GHSA-v63x-xc9j-hhvq)

All versions of `safer-eval` are vulnerable to Sandbox Escape leading to Remote Code Execution. The package fails to restrict access to the main context and is not suited to process arbitrary user input. This may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the system.

## Recommendation

The package is not meant to receive user input. Consider using an alternative package until a fix is made available.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-v63x-xc9j-hhvq for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-v63x-xc9j-hhvq - github.com/advisories/GHSA-v63x-xc9j-hhvq

CVEs related to QID 981955

CVE-2019-10769 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-v63x-xc9j-hhvq	safer-eval		github.com/advisories/GHSA-v63x-xc9j-hhvq

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