CVE-2025-1302: Jsonpath plus Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hw8r-x6gr-5gjp
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-1302 is a HIGH (CVSS 9.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Jsonpath plus libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves jsonpath plus allows remote code execution. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.3.0.

CVE-2025-1302 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-1302
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hw8r-x6gr-5gjp
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Jsonpath plus
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2025-1302

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jsonpath plus dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

jsonpath-plus fixed: 10.3.0 
npm install jsonpath-plus@10.3.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls jsonpath-plus

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2025-1302, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls jsonpath-plus

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jsonpath plus in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 10.3.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls jsonpath-plus command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Jsonpath plus, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Versions of the package jsonpath-plus before 10.3.0 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to improper input sanitization. An attacker can execute aribitrary code on the system by exploiting the unsafe default usage of eval='safe' mode. **Note:** This is caused by an incomplete fix for CVE-2024-21534.

CVE-2025-1302 Affected Jsonpath plus Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
10.3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
jsonpath-plus
npm/jsonpath-plus
npm
< 10.3.0
10.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2025-1302 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21534
NVD — CVE-2025-1302 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1302
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/commit/30942896d27cb8a806b965a5ca9ef9f686be24ee
Jsonpath plus Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/nickcopi/11ba3cb4fdee6f89e02e6afae8db6456
Jsonpath plus Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath
Jsonpath plus Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/JSONPath-Plus/JSONPath/blob/8e4acf8aff5f446aa66323e12394ac5615c3b260/src/Safe-Script.js#L127
Jsonpath plus Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-JSONPATHPLUS-8719585

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1302?
CVE-2025-1302 is a security vulnerability in Jsonpath plus involving JSONPath Plus allows Remote Code Execution under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Jsonpath plus versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 10.3.0 across affected packages: jsonpath-plus.
What version fixes CVE-2025-1302?
Upgrading to 10.3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jsonpath-plus affected?
Yes, jsonpath-plus is affected in releases prior to 10.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 10.3.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-1302?
CVE-2025-1302 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-1302?
CVE-2025-1302 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2025-1302?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls jsonpath-plus'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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