CVE-2020-23308
CVE-2020-23308 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jerryscript with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-617.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-617
- Affected product: Jerryscript
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There is an Assertion 'context_p->stack_top_uint8 == LEXER_EXPRESSION_START' at js-parser-expr.c:3565 in parser_parse_expression in JerryScript 2.2.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-23308?
- There is an Assertion 'context_p->stack_top_uint8 == LEXER_EXPRESSION_START' at js-parser-expr.c:3565 in parser_parse_expression in JerryScript 2.2.0.
- How severe is CVE-2020-23308?
- CVE-2020-23308 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-23308 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-23308?
- CVE-2020-23308 affects Jerryscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-23308?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-23308 published?
- CVE-2020-23308 was published on 2021-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jerryscript:jerryscript:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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