CVE-2014-7205: Eval injection vulnerability in the internals.batch function in lib/batch.js in the bassmaster plugin before 1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-7205?

bassmaster: upgrade to 1.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-7205 being exploited?

CVE-2014-7205 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-7205 affect?

CVE-2014-7205 affects bassmaster. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Eval injection vulnerability in the internals.batch function in lib/batch.js in the bassmaster plugin before 1.5.2 for the hapi server framework for Node.js allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript code via unspecified vector

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-7205?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2014-7205 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting bassmaster. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Eval injection vulnerability in the internals.batch function in lib/batch.js in the bassmaster plugin before 1.5.2 for the hapi server framework for Node.js allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript code via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	78.6% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2014-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bassmaster project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-10-08 17:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bassmaster project bassmaster UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.2

Fixed in: 1.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bassmaster || rpm -q bassmaster || bassmaster --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bassmaster

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bassmaster

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Bassmaster 1.5.1 - Batch Arbitrary JavaScript Injection Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)
Metasploit: Bassmaster Batch Arbitrary JavaScript Injection Remote Code Execution

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-7205?

bassmaster: upgrade to 1.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-7205 being exploited?

CVE-2014-7205 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-7205 affect?

CVE-2014-7205 affects bassmaster. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Eval injection vulnerability in the internals.batch function in lib/batch.js in the bassmaster plugin before 1.5.2 for the hapi server framework for Node.js allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript code via unspecified vector

How urgent is CVE-2014-7205?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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