CVE-2017-1000189: Input Validation

Published Nov 17, 2017
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Updated

nodejs ejs version older than 2.5.5 is vulnerable to a denial-of-service due to weak input validation in ejs.renderFile()

Other sources

nodejs ejs version older than 2.5.5 is vulnerable to a denial-of-service due to weak input validation in the ejs.renderFile()

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
npm/ejs<2.5.5
2.5.5
ejs ejs<2.5.5

Event History

Nov 17, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Mar 5, 2018
Advisory Published
06:54 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-1000189?

CVE-2017-1000189 is a vulnerability in nodejs ejs version older than 2.5.5, which allows for a denial-of-service attack due to weak input validation in the ejs.renderFile() function.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000189?

The severity of CVE-2017-1000189 is high, with a severity score of 7.5.

3

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000189?

To fix CVE-2017-1000189, update your nodejs ejs package to version 2.5.5 or newer.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-1000189?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-1000189 on the NVD (National Vulnerability Database) website and the GitHub advisory page.

5

What is CWE-20?

CWE-20 is a common weakness enumeration category that refers to input validation vulnerabilities.

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