9.8
CRITICAL
CVE-2017-1001002
Math.js Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Description

math.js before 3.17.0 had an arbitrary code execution in the JavaScript engine. Creating a typed function with JavaScript code in the name could result arbitrary execution.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 27, 2017, 2:29 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 7, 2023, 2:37 a.m.

Source :

46fe6300-5254-4a98-9594-a9567bec8179

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2017-1001002 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Mathjs math.js
1 Mathjs_project mathjs
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2017-1001002.

URL Resource
https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/blob/master/HISTORY.md#2017-11-18-version-3170
https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/commit/8d2d48d81b3c233fb64eb2ec1d7a9e1cf6a55a90

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2017-1001002 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by 46fe6300-5254-4a98-9594-a9567bec8179

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Source Update by 46fe6300-5254-4a98-9594-a9567bec8179

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Source DWF Josh Bressers
  • CVE Modified by 46fe6300-5254-4a98-9594-a9567bec8179

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference Josh Bressers https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/blob/master/HISTORY.md#2017-11-18-version-3170 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Josh Bressers https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/commit/8d2d48d81b3c233fb64eb2ec1d7a9e1cf6a55a90 [No types assigned]
    Removed Reference DWF https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/commit/8d2d48d81b3c233fb64eb2ec1d7a9e1cf6a55a90
    Removed Reference DWF https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/blob/master/HISTORY.md#2017-11-18-version-3170
    Added CWE Josh Bressers CWE-94
    Removed CWE DWF CWE-94
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 09, 2019

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE DWF CWE-94
  • Reanalysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 10, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:mathjs_project:mathjs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.17.0 OR *cpe:2.3:a:mathjs:math.js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 3.17.0
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 19, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/commit/8d2d48d81b3c233fb64eb2ec1d7a9e1cf6a55a90 No Types Assigned https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/commit/8d2d48d81b3c233fb64eb2ec1d7a9e1cf6a55a90 Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/blob/master/HISTORY.md#2017-11-18-version-3170 No Types Assigned https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/blob/master/HISTORY.md#2017-11-18-version-3170 Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE CWE-94
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:mathjs_project:mathjs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.17.0
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.23 }} -0.11%

score

0.61025

percentile

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