CVE-2021-22931
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 21.95%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22931 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 21.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 12.0.0, <= 12.12.0 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 12.13.0, < 12.22.5 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 14.0.0, <= 14.14.0 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 14.15.0, < 14.17.5 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 16.0.0, < 16.6.2 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions |
| Netapp | Nextgen Api | All versions |
| Netapp | Oncommand Insight | All versions |
| Netapp | Oncommand Workflow Automation | All versions |
| Netapp | Snapcenter | All versions |
| Oracle | Graalvm | 20.3.3 |
| Oracle | Graalvm | 21.2.0 |
| Oracle | Mysql Cluster | <= 8.0.26 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.57 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.58 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.59 |
| Siemens | Sinec Infrastructure Network Services | < 1.0.1.1 |
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1178337Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/aug-2021-security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210923-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211022-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1178337Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/aug-2021-security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210923-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211022-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 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 dns library which can lead to output of wrong hostnames (leading to Domain Hijacking) and injection vulnerabilities in applications using the library.
How severe is CVE-2021-22931?
CVE-2021-22931 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 21.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22931?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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