CVE-2018-13797: The macaddress module before 0.2.9 for Node.js is prone to an arbitrary command injection flaw, due to allowin

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-13797 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting node-macaddress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The macaddress module before 0.2.9 for Node.js is prone to an arbitrary command injection flaw, due to allowing unsanitized input to an exec (rather than execFile) call.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.7% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2018-07-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: node-macaddress project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-10 12:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

node-macaddress project node-macaddress UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.2.9

Fixed in: 0.2.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls node-macaddress

2. UPGRADE to 0.2.9

npm install node-macaddress@">=0.2.9"

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-13797?

node-macaddress: upgrade to 0.2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-13797 being exploited?

CVE-2018-13797 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-2018-13797 affect?

CVE-2018-13797 affects node-macaddress. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The macaddress module before 0.2.9 for Node.js is prone to an arbitrary command injection flaw, due to allowing unsanitized input to an exec (rather than execFile) call.

How urgent is CVE-2018-13797?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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