CVE-2021-23359: Improper Input Validation

March 18, 2021 (updated July 12, 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. Running this PoC will cause the command touch success to be executed, leading to the creation of a file called success.

References

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23359

Code Behaviors & Features

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