CVE-2023-35931

3.1 LOW 0.8% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Shescape is a simple shell escape library for JavaScript. An attacker may be able to get read-only access to environment variables. This bug has been patched in version 1.7.1.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2023-06-23 20:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 06:05 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 3.1 LOW (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2023-06-23 20:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 06:05 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.8% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-526
Record status: Modified

Affected

Shescape Project Shescape < 1.7.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 3.1

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record