HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-7192
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2014-7192

CWE-94Published: December 11, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Eval injection vulnerability in index.js in the syntax-error package before 1.1.1 for Node.js 0.10.x, as used in IBM Rational Application Developer and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-7192 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-7192. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

joyent1 product(s)
node.js
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://nodesecurity.io/advisories/syntax-error-potential-script-injection
ADVISORYhttps://nodesecurity.io/advisories/syntax-error-potential-script-injection

All References (8)

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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21690815
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96728
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https://github.com/substack/node-syntax-error/commit/9aa4e66eb90ec595d2dba55e6f9c2dd9a668b309Exploit
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https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/syntax-error-potential-script-injectionVendor Advisory
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21690815
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96728
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https://github.com/substack/node-syntax-error/commit/9aa4e66eb90ec595d2dba55e6f9c2dd9a668b309Exploit
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https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/syntax-error-potential-script-injectionVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-7192
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 11, 2014

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-7192 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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