CVE-2022-25967: Versions of the package eta before 2.0.0 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) by overwriting template

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-25967 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting eta. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Versions of the package eta before 2.0.0 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) by overwriting template engine configuration variables with view options received from The Express render API. **Note:** This is exploitable only for users who are rendering templates with user-defined data.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2023-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: eta.js

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-30 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eta.js eta UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.0

Fixed in: 2.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls eta

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.0

npm install eta@">=2.0.0"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-25967?

eta: upgrade to 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25967 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25967 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-2022-25967 affect?

CVE-2022-25967 affects eta. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Versions of the package eta before 2.0.0 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) by overwriting template engine configuration variables with view options received from The Express render API. **Note:** This is exploitable only for us

How urgent is CVE-2022-25967?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-23630 HIGH 8.6 UPGRADE Eta is an embedded JS templating engine that works inside Node, Deno, and the browser

References

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