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CVE-2021-23356: Command Injection

March 15, 2021 (updated June 28, 2022)

If (attacker-controlled) user input is given, it is possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. This is due to use of the child_process exec function without input sanitization in the index.js file.

References

  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23356

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions

Solution

Unfortunately, there is no solution available yet.

Impact 9.8 CRITICAL

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Source file

npm/kill-process-by-name/CVE-2021-23356.yml

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