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Security checkFebruary 01, 2023

Sandbox Breakout / Arbitrary Code Execution in safer-eval - safer-eval - GHSA-hgch-jjmr-gp7w

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Description

Versions of safer-eval before 1.3.2 are vulnerable to Sandbox Escape leading to Remote Code Execution. A payload using constructor properties can escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code.

Recommendation

Update the safer-eval package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:

  • Affected version(s): < 1.3.2
  • Patched version(s): 1.3.2

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