CVE-2020-5219
CVE-2020-5219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Peerigon Angular-expressions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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-74.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.7)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-74
- Affected product: Peerigon Angular-expressions
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Angular Expressions before version 1.0.1 has a remote code execution vulnerability if you call expressions.compile(userControlledInput) where userControlledInput is text that comes from user input. If running angular-expressions in the browser, an attacker could run any browser script when the application code calls expressions.compile(userControlledInput). If running angular-expressions on the server, an attacker could run any Javascript expression, thus gaining Remote Code Execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5219?
- Angular Expressions before version 1.0.1 has a remote code execution vulnerability if you call expressions.compile(userControlledInput) where userControlledInput is text that comes from user input. If running angular-expressions in the browser, an attacker could run any browser script when the application code calls expressions.compile(userControlledInput). If running angular-expressions on the server, an attacker could run any Javascript expression, thus gaining Remote Code Execution.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5219?
- CVE-2020-5219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-5219 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-5219?
- CVE-2020-5219 affects Peerigon Angular-expressions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-5219?
- 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-2020-5219 published?
- CVE-2020-5219 was published on 2020-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://blog.angularjs.org/2016/09/angular-16-expression-sandbox-removal.html
- https://github.com/peerigon/angular-expressions/commit/061addfb9a9e932a970e5fcb913d020038e65667
- https://github.com/peerigon/angular-expressions/security/advisories/GHSA-hxhm-96pp-2m43
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:peerigon:angular-expressions:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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