QID 983176

QID 983176: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for safe-eval (GHSA-ww6v-677g-p656)

Affected versions of `safe-eval` are vulnerable to a sandbox escape. By accessing object constructors, un-sanitized user input can access the entire standard library and effectively break out of the sandbox.

## Proof of Concept:
This code accesses the process object and calls `.exit()`
```
var safeEval = require('safe-eval');
safeEval("this.constructor.constructor('return process')().exit()");
```

## Recommendation

Update to version 0.4.0 or later

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

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 10 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-ww6v-677g-p656 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-ww6v-677g-p656 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-ww6v-677g-p656

CVEs related to QID 983176

CVE-2017-16088 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-ww6v-677g-p656	safe-eval		github.com/advisories/GHSA-ww6v-677g-p656

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