CVE-2017-5954

Name: CVE-2017-5954
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-10T07:59:00.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5954 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the serialize-to-js package 0.5.0 for Node.js. Untrusted data passed into the deserialize() function can be exploited to achieve arbitrary code execution by passing a JavaScript Object with an Immediately Invoked Function Expression (IIFE).. EPSS estimates a 4.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the serialize-to-js package 0.5.0 for Node.js. Untrusted data passed into the deserialize() function can be exploited to achieve arbitrary code execution by passing a JavaScript Object with an Immediately Invoked Function Expression (IIFE).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.46%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Serialize-To-Js Project	Serialize-To-Js	0.5.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96223Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/commenthol/serialize-to-js/issues/1Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://opsecx.com/index.php/2017/02/08/exploiting-node-js-deserialization-bug-for-remote-code-execution/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96223Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/commenthol/serialize-to-js/issues/1Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://opsecx.com/index.php/2017/02/08/exploiting-node-js-deserialization-bug-for-remote-code-execution/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5954?

How severe is CVE-2017-5954?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5954 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5954?

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