CVE-2014-7192
CVE-2014-7192 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Joyent Node.js with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Joyent Node.js
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Eval injection vulnerability in index.js in the syntax-error package before 1.1.1 for Node.js 0.10.x, as used in IBM Rational Application Developer and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-7192?
- Eval injection vulnerability in index.js in the syntax-error package before 1.1.1 for Node.js 0.10.x, as used in IBM Rational Application Developer and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
- How severe is CVE-2014-7192?
- CVE-2014-7192 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-7192 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-7192?
- CVE-2014-7192 affects Joyent Node.js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-7192?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-7192 published?
- CVE-2014-7192 was published on 2014-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21690815
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96728
- https://github.com/substack/node-syntax-error/commit/9aa4e66eb90ec595d2dba55e6f9c2dd9a668b309
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/syntax-error-potential-script-injection
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:joyent:node.js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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