CVE-2017-1001002

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

math.js before 3.17.0 had an arbitrary code execution in the JavaScript engine. Creating a typed function with JavaScript code in the name could result arbitrary execution.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 77.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 27, 2017

Last Modified

May 13, 2026

Advisory Details (2)

Auto-updated May 16, 2026

🔬 Proof of concept available. No patch confirmed yet.

generic

Fixed a security issue in `typed-function` allowing arbitrary code ex… · josdejong/mathjs@8d2d48d · GitHub

https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/commit/8d2d48d81b3c233fb64eb2ec1d7a9e1cf6a55a90

generic🟡 PoC Available

mathjs/HISTORY.md at master · josdejong/mathjs · GitHub

https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/blob/master/HISTORY.md#2017-11-18-version-3170

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

npm(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
mathjs	—	3.17.0	—

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2017-1001002?

CVE-2017-1001002 is a critical vulnerability published on November 27, 2017. math.js before 3.17.0 had an arbitrary code execution in the JavaScript engine. Creating a typed function with JavaScript code in the name could result arbitrary execution.

When was CVE-2017-1001002 disclosed?

CVE-2017-1001002 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 27, 2017, with the most recent update on May 13, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2017-1001002 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-1001002 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 77.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-1001002?

CVE-2017-1001002 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2017-1001002?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2017-1001002, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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