CVE-2025-57285: codeceptjs 3.7.3 contains a command injection vulnerability in the emptyFolder function (lib/utils.js)

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-57285 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting codeceptjs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

codeceptjs 3.7.3 contains a command injection vulnerability in the emptyFolder function (lib/utils.js). The execSync command directly concatenates the user-controlled directoryPath parameter without sanitization or escaping, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
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	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2025-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: codecept

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-09-08 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codecept codeceptjs DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.7.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.7.3

1. Check installed version

npm ls codeceptjs

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.7.3

npm view codeceptjs versions npm install codeceptjs@"<3.7.3"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

npm · codeceptjs · FIXED · 3.7.5 · vulnerable: >= 3.5.0, < 3.7.5 · source

npm install codeceptjs@">=3.7.5" npm ls codeceptjs

Fedora 46 · pipx · FIXED · 1.18.9-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-95305954ab · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-95305954ab

Fedora ELN · libisds · FIXED · 0.11.2-19.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-bf61b68668 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-bf61b68668

Public exploits and detection

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

Write-up: gist.github.com/Dremig/1ba111f9b1f7cffe1fcb4838b64e55b9

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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-2025-57285?

codeceptjs: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-57285 being exploited?

CVE-2025-57285 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-2025-57285 affect?

CVE-2025-57285 affects codeceptjs. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). codeceptjs 3.7.3 contains a command injection vulnerability in the emptyFolder function (lib/utils.js). The execSync command directly concatenates the user-controlled directoryPath parameter without sanitization or escaping, allowing attack

How urgent is CVE-2025-57285?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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