QID 983385

QID 983385: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for serialize-to-js (GHSA-mm62-wxc8-cf7m)

Affected versions of `serialize-to-js` may be vulnerable to arbitrary code execution through an Immediately Invoked Function Expression (IIFE).

## Proof of Concept
```
var payload = "{e: (function(){ eval('console.log(`exploited`)') })() }"
var serialize = require('serialize-to-js');
serialize.deserialize(payload);
```

## Recommendation

Update to version 1.0.0, or later, and review [this disclaimer](https://www.npmjs.com/package/serialize-to-js#deserialize) from the author.

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-mm62-wxc8-cf7m for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-mm62-wxc8-cf7m - github.com/advisories/GHSA-mm62-wxc8-cf7m

CVEs related to QID 983385

CVE-2017-5954 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-mm62-wxc8-cf7m	serialize-to-js		github.com/advisories/GHSA-mm62-wxc8-cf7m

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