CVE-2021-23379 — HIGH (7.3)

Vulnerability Description

This affects all versions of package portkiller. 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.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Portkiller Project	Portkiller	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://github.com/indatawetrust/portkiller/blob/f1f1c5076d9c5d60e8dd3930e98d665Broken Link
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PORTKILLER-1078537ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/indatawetrust/portkiller/blob/f1f1c5076d9c5d60e8dd3930e98d665Broken Link
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PORTKILLER-1078537ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-23379?

CVE-2021-23379 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). This affects all versions of package portkiller. 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 exe...

How severe is CVE-2021-23379?

CVE-2021-23379 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-23379?

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