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MEDIUM · 5.6

CVE-2021-23356

This affects all versions of package kill-process-by-name. 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_p...

Vulnerability Description

This affects all versions of package kill-process-by-name. 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.

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
Kill-Process-By-Name ProjectKill-Process-By-NameAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-23356?

CVE-2021-23356 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.6 (MEDIUM). This affects all versions of package kill-process-by-name. 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_p...

How severe is CVE-2021-23356?

CVE-2021-23356 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-2021-23356?

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