Vulnerability Description
Node-Red is a low-code programming for event-driven applications built using nodejs. Node-RED 1.2.7 and earlier contains a Prototype Pollution vulnerability in the admin API. A badly formed request can modify the prototype of the default JavaScript Object with the potential to affect the default behaviour of the Node-RED runtime. The vulnerability is patched in the 1.2.8 release. A workaround is to ensure only authorized users are able to access the editor url.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodered | Node-Red | < 1.2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/releases/tag/1.2.8Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/security/advisories/GHSA-xp9c-82x8-7f67Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/%40node-red/editor-api
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/%40node-red/runtime
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/releases/tag/1.2.8Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/security/advisories/GHSA-xp9c-82x8-7f67Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/%40node-red/editor-api
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/%40node-red/runtime
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-21297?
CVE-2021-21297 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). Node-Red is a low-code programming for event-driven applications built using nodejs. Node-RED 1.2.7 and earlier contains a Prototype Pollution vulnerability in the admin API. A badly formed request ca...
How severe is CVE-2021-21297?
CVE-2021-21297 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21297?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodered Node-Red.