CVE-2018-13797

Name: CVE-2018-13797
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-10T12:29:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-13797 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The macaddress module before 0.2.9 for Node.js is prone to an arbitrary command injection flaw, due to allowing unsanitized input to an exec (rather than execFile) call.. EPSS estimates a 6.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The macaddress module before 0.2.9 for Node.js is prone to an arbitrary command injection flaw, due to allowing unsanitized input to an exec (rather than execFile) call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.66%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Node-Macaddress Project	Node-Macaddress	< 0.2.9

References

https://github.com/scravy/node-macaddress/commit/358fd594adb196a86b94ac9c691f69fe5dad2332Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/scravy/node-macaddress/pull/20/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/scravy/node-macaddress/releases/tag/0.2.9Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17283394Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/scravy/node-macaddress/commit/358fd594adb196a86b94ac9c691f69fe5dad2332Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/scravy/node-macaddress/pull/20/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/scravy/node-macaddress/releases/tag/0.2.9Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17283394Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-13797?

The macaddress module before 0.2.9 for Node.js is prone to an arbitrary command injection flaw, due to allowing unsanitized input to an exec (rather than execFile) call.

How severe is CVE-2018-13797?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-13797 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13797?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-13797?

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Source: NVD / NIST