CVE-2022-29078: Code Injection
First published: Mon Apr 25 2022(Updated: )
A Command injection attack was found in ejs (Embedded JavaScript templates) for Node.js, which allows an attacker to execute server-side template injection in settings[view options][outputFunctionName]. This is parsed as an internal option and overwrites the outputFunctionName option with an arbitrary OS command executed upon template compilation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ejs Ejs | =3.1.6 | |
| redhat/ejs | <3.1.7 | 3.1.7 |
| IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.x | <=IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.x | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.x | <=IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.x |
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Reference Links
- https://eslam.io/posts/ejs-server-side-template-injection-rce/
- https://github.com/mde/ejs/releases
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220804-0001/
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-29078 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29078 https://eslam.io/posts/ejs-server-side-template-injection-rce/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2078757
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-29078
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2078761
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2078762
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2078763
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2078760
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/225116
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6615285 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-29078?
CVE-2022-29078 is a vulnerability in the ejs (aka Embedded JavaScript templates) package 3.1.6 for Node.js that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system through server-side template injection.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-29078?
CVE-2022-29078 has a severity level of 9.8, which is classified as critical.
How does CVE-2022-29078 affect the Ejs Ejs package version 3.1.6 for Node.js?
CVE-2022-29078 affects the Ejs Ejs package version 3.1.6 for Node.js by allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system through a server-side template injection flaw in settings[view options][outputFunctionName].
How can I fix CVE-2022-29078?
To fix CVE-2022-29078, it is recommended to upgrade to version 3.1.7 of the Ejs package for Node.js.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-29078?
CVE-2022-29078 affects Ejs Ejs package version 3.1.6 for Node.js, as well as IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.x and 11.1.x.
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