CVE-2025-13204: High severity npm expr-eval vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2025
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Updated

npm package expr-eval is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. An attacker with access to express eval interface can use JavaScript prototype-based inheritance model to achieve arbitrary code execution. The npm expr-eval-fork package resolves this issue.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
npm expr-eval
npm/expr-eval-fork<2.0.2
2.0.2
npm/expr-eval<=2.0.2
IBM Concert Software<=1.0.0-2.1.0
Silentmatt Javascript Expression Evaluator Node.js

Event History

Nov 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:02 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
RemedyAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:31 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·06:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 22, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-13204?

CVE-2025-13204 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution through prototype pollution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-13204?

To fix CVE-2025-13204, replace the vulnerable npm package `expr-eval` with the patched version `expr-eval-fork`.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-13204?

Any application utilizing the npm package `expr-eval` is potentially affected by CVE-2025-13204.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-13204 enable?

CVE-2025-13204 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting prototype pollution within the application.

5

Is CVE-2025-13204 present in all versions of expr-eval?

Yes, all versions of the `expr-eval` package are susceptible to CVE-2025-13204.

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