# CVE-2022-29078: node-ejs: The ejs (aka Embedded JavaScript templates) package 3.1.6 for Node.js allows server-side template injection in settin...

CVE-2022-29078 is fixed in node-ejs on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29078, released April 25, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-29078
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 9.8 (critical)
- EPSS: 0.3281
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 25, 2022

## 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).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | node-ejs Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 3.1.7-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29078](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-29078.md) | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Linux | node-ejs Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.1.7-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29078](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-29078.md) | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Linux | node-ejs Debian 14 | 3.1.7-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29078](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-29078.md) | Apr 25, 2022 |

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