CVE-2025-57285
Codeceptjs Command Injection Vulnerability
Description
codeceptjs 3.7.3 contains a command injection vulnerability in the emptyFolder function (lib/utils.js). The execSync command directly concatenates the user-controlled directoryPath parameter without sanitization or escaping, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 8, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2025, 4:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-57285
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update codeceptjs to the latest version.
- Sanitize user input for directory paths.
- Avoid executing external commands with user input.
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-2025-57285.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://gist.github.com/Dremig/1ba111f9b1f7cffe1fcb4838b64e55b9 | |
| https://www.npmjs.com |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-57285 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-57285
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-77 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description codeceptjs 3.7.3 contains a command injection vulnerability in the emptyFolder function (lib/utils.js). The execSync command directly concatenates the user-controlled directoryPath parameter without sanitization or escaping, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Added Reference https://gist.github.com/Dremig/1ba111f9b1f7cffe1fcb4838b64e55b9 Added Reference https://www.npmjs.com