CVE-2014-3741

Name: CVE-2014-3741
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-23T18:29:00.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3741 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The printDirect function in lib/printer.js in the node-printer module 0.0.1 and earlier for Node.js allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified characters in the lpr command.. EPSS estimates a 3.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The printDirect function in lib/printer.js in the node-printer module 0.0.1 and earlier for Node.js allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified characters in the lpr command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.83%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Node-Printer Project	Node-Printer	<= 0.0.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/13/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/15/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tojocky/node-printer/commit/e001e38738c17219a1d9dd8c31f7d82b9c0013c7Issue Tracking, Patch
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/printer_potential_command_injectionThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/13/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/15/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tojocky/node-printer/commit/e001e38738c17219a1d9dd8c31f7d82b9c0013c7Issue Tracking, Patch
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/printer_potential_command_injectionThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3741?

How severe is CVE-2014-3741?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3741 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3741?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST