CVE-2021-22939
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 14.73%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22939 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. If the Node.js https API was used incorrectly and "undefined" was in passed for the "rejectUnauthorized" parameter, no error was returned and connections to servers with an expired certificate would have been accepted.. EPSS estimates a 14.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
If the Node.js https API was used incorrectly and "undefined" was in passed for the "rejectUnauthorized" parameter, no error was returned and connections to servers with an expired certificate would have been accepted.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 12.0.0, < 12.22.5 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 14.0.0, < 14.17.5 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 16.0.0, < 16.6.2 |
| Oracle | Graalvm | 20.3.3 |
| Oracle | Graalvm | 21.2.0 |
| Oracle | Jd Edwards Enterpriseone Tools | <= 9.2.6.1 |
| Oracle | Mysql Cluster | <= 8.0.26 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.57 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.58 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.59 |
| Netapp | Nextgen Api | All versions |
| Siemens | Sinec Infrastructure Network Services | < 1.0.1.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1278254Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00006.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/aug-2021-security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210917-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch, Third 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/1278254Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00006.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/aug-2021-security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210917-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch, Third 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-2021-22939?
If the Node.js https API was used incorrectly and "undefined" was in passed for the "rejectUnauthorized" parameter, no error was returned and connections to servers with an expired certificate would have been accepted.
How severe is CVE-2021-22939?
CVE-2021-22939 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 14.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22939?
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.
How Strix Helps
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