What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-57285?

CVE-2025-57285 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.3%.

Which versions of Codeceptjs are affected by CVE-2025-57285?

Organizations using codeceptjs 3.7.3 face critical risk from CVE-2025-57285, a command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-57285?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-57285. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-57285?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Codeceptjs CVE-2025-57285

CRITICAL

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2025-09-08 cve@mitre.org

Command Injection Codeceptjs

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Mar 31, 2026 - 21:13 nvd

Patch available

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:11 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Sep 12, 2025 - 20:37 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Sep 08, 2025 - 18:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

codeceptjs 3.7.3 contains a command injection vulnerability in the emptyFolder function (lib/utils.js). Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. 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. Affected products include: Codecept Codeceptjs.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.

CVE-2025-57285 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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