CVE-2022-29078
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
32.8 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The ejs (aka Embedded JavaScript templates) package 3.1.6 for Node.js allows server-side template injection in settings[view options][outputFunctionName]. This is parsed as an internal option, and overwrites the outputFunctionName option with an arbitrary OS command (which is executed upon template compilation).
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-04-25
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-29078?
The ejs (aka Embedded JavaScript templates) package 3.1.6 for Node.js allows server-side template injection in settings[view options][outputFunctionName]. This is parsed as an internal option, and overwrites the outputFunctionName option with an arbitrary OS command (which is executed upon template compilation).
Is CVE-2022-29078 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-29078 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 32.8% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-29078?
CVE-2022-29078 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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