Arbitrary Code Execution in eslint-utils
Versions of eslint-utils >=1.2.0 or <1.4.1 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution. The getStaticValue does not properly sanitize user input allowing attackers to supply malicious input that executes arbitrary code during the linting process. The getStringIfConstant and getPropertyName functions are not affected.
Recommendation
Upgrade to version 1.4.1 or later.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | eslint-utils | >= 1.2.0, < 1.4.1 | 1.4.1 |
References
- https://github.com/mysticatea/eslint-utils/security/advisories/GHSA-3gx7-xhv7-5mx3
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15657
- https://github.com/mysticatea/eslint-utils/commit/08158db1c98fd71cf0f32ddefbc147e2620e724c
- https://eslint.org/blog/2019/08/eslint-v6.2.1-released
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-3gx7-xhv7-5mx3
- https://github.com/mysticatea/eslint-utils
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1118
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-20- Platform
- npm
- Package
eslint-utils- Disclosed
- 26.08.2019
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-3gx7-xhv7-5mx3 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: eslint-utils
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