CWE
74
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-29827

First published: Thu May 04 2023(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** ejs v3.1.9 is vulnerable to server-side template injection. If the ejs file is controllable, template injection can be implemented through the configuration settings of the closeDelimiter parameter. NOTE: this is disputed by the vendor because the render function is not intended to be used with untrusted input.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
EJS=3.1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-29827.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-29827?

    The severity of CVE-2023-29827 is critical.

  • How does the vulnerability in ejs v3.1.9 manifest?

    The vulnerability in ejs v3.1.9 allows for server-side template injection if the ejs file is controllable.

  • How can template injection be implemented in ejs v3.1.9?

    Template injection can be implemented through the configuration settings of the closeDelimiter parameter.

  • Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

    Yes, the vendor has provided a fix for this vulnerability in later versions of ejs.

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