# CVE-2017-1000188: nodejs ejs version older than 2.5.5 is vulnerable to a Cross-site-scripting in the ejs.renderFile() resulting in code injection

- Also known as: GHSA-HWCF-PP87-7X6P
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 2.5.5
- Published: 2017-11-17 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- ejs (npm): fixed in 2.5.5

## Description

nodejs ejs version older than 2.5.5 is vulnerable to a Cross-site-scripting in the ejs.renderFile() resulting in code injection

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, ejs, upgrade to a fixed version (2.5.5) per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://github.com/mde/ejs/commit/49264e0037e313a0a3e033450b5c184112516d8f
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101889

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