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9.8

Node.js node-serialize Package Allows Malicious Code Execution

CVE-2017-5941 · published 9 years ago
Summary

Malicious data passed to the node-serialize package can allow an attacker to run unauthorized code on your system. This is a serious issue because it could be exploited by hackers to take control of your system. To protect yourself, update the node-serialize package to the latest version.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
npm luin node-serialize <= 0.0.4
– node-serialize_project node-serialize <= 0.0.4
cpe:2.3:a:node-serialize_project:node-serialize:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
Original advisory text
An issue was discovered in the node-serialize package 0.0.4 for Node.js. Untrusted data passed into the unserialize() function can be exploited to achieve arbitrary code execution by passing a Java...
An issue was discovered in the node-serialize package 0.0.4 for Node.js. Untrusted data passed into the unserialize() function can be exploited to achieve arbitrary code execution by passing a JavaScript Object with an Immediately Invoked Function Expression (IIFE).
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
61% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-502Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Timeline
Published9 Feb 2017
Updated19 Aug 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
GHSA-q4v7-4rhw-9hqm · GHSA
CVE-2017-5941 · NVD
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