CVE-2021-23380

Name: CVE-2021-23380
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-18T19:15:12.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-23380 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This affects all versions of package roar-pidusage. If attacker-controlled user input is given to the stat function of this package on certain operating systems, it is possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This affects all versions of package roar-pidusage. If attacker-controlled user input is given to the stat function of this package on certain operating systems, 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

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.15%

62.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Roar-Pidusage Project	Roar-Pidusage	All versions

References

https://github.com/Svjard/pidusage/blob/772cd2bd675ff7b1244b6fe3d7541692b1b9e42c/lib/stats.js%23L103Broken Link
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-ROARPIDUSAGE-1078528Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Svjard/pidusage/blob/772cd2bd675ff7b1244b6fe3d7541692b1b9e42c/lib/stats.js%23L103Broken Link
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-ROARPIDUSAGE-1078528Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23380?

How severe is CVE-2021-23380?

CVE-2021-23380 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23380?

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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Source: NVD / NIST