CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2021-22931

Node.js before 16.6.0, 14.17.4, and 12.22.4 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution, XSS, Application crashes due to missing input validation of host names returned by Domain Name Servers in Node.js dn...

Vulnerability Description

Node.js before 16.6.0, 14.17.4, and 12.22.4 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution, XSS, Application crashes due to missing input validation of host names returned by Domain Name Servers in Node.js dns library which can lead to output of wrong hostnames (leading to Domain Hijacking) and injection vulnerabilities in applications using the library.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NodejsNode.Js>= 12.0.0, <= 12.12.0
NetappActive Iq Unified Manager-
NetappNextgen Api-
NetappOncommand Insight-
NetappOncommand Workflow Automation-
NetappSnapcenter-
OracleGraalvm20.3.3
OracleMysql Cluster<= 8.0.26
OraclePeoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools8.57
SiemensSinec Infrastructure Network Services< 1.0.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-22931?

CVE-2021-22931 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Node.js before 16.6.0, 14.17.4, and 12.22.4 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution, XSS, Application crashes due to missing input validation of host names returned by Domain Name Servers in Node.js dn...

How severe is CVE-2021-22931?

CVE-2021-22931 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-22931?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js, Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager, Netapp Nextgen Api, Netapp Oncommand Insight, Netapp Oncommand Workflow Automation.