CVE-2021-23363
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CVE-2021-23363 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This affects the package kill-by-port before 0.0.2. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given to the killByPort function, it is possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This affects the package kill-by-port before 0.0.2. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given to the killByPort 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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kill-By-Port Project | Kill-By-Port | < 0.0.2 |
References
- https://github.com/GuyMograbi/kill-by-port/commit/ea5b1f377e196a4492e05ff070eba8b30b7372c4Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-KILLBYPORT-1078531Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/GuyMograbi/kill-by-port/commit/ea5b1f377e196a4492e05ff070eba8b30b7372c4Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-KILLBYPORT-1078531Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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