CVE-2017-16226
CVE-2017-16226 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Static-eval Project Static-eval with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Static-eval Project Static-eval
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The static-eval module is intended to evaluate statically-analyzable expressions. In affected versions, untrusted user input is able to access the global function constructor, effectively allowing arbitrary code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16226?
- The static-eval module is intended to evaluate statically-analyzable expressions. In affected versions, untrusted user input is able to access the global function constructor, effectively allowing arbitrary code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16226?
- CVE-2017-16226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-16226 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-16226?
- CVE-2017-16226 affects Static-eval Project Static-eval. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-16226?
- 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-2017-16226 published?
- CVE-2017-16226 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/substack/static-eval/pull/18
- https://maustin.net/articles/2017-10/static_eval
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/548
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:static-eval_project:static-eval:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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