Is CVE-2022-29078 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-29078 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-29078 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-29078 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29078?

CVE-2022-29078 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-29078

Published: April 11, 2026

Official 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).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-29078 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

CISA has added CVE-2022-29078 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.