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MEDIUM · 5.6

CVE-2021-23355

This affects all versions of package ps-kill. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given to the kill function, it is possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. This is due to use of the...

Vulnerability Description

This affects all versions of package ps-kill. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given to the kill function, 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. PoC (provided by reporter): var ps_kill = require('ps-kill'); ps_kill.kill('$(touch success)',function(){});

CVSS Score

5.6

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Ps-Kill ProjectPs-KillAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-23355?

CVE-2021-23355 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.6 (MEDIUM). This affects all versions of package ps-kill. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given to the kill function, it is possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. This is due to use of the...

How severe is CVE-2021-23355?

CVE-2021-23355 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-23355?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ps-Kill Project Ps-Kill.