CVE-2021-23400
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.38%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23400 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The package nodemailer before 6.6.1 are vulnerable to HTTP Header Injection if unsanitized user input that may contain newlines and carriage returns is passed into an address object.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The package nodemailer before 6.6.1 are vulnerable to HTTP Header Injection if unsanitized user input that may contain newlines and carriage returns is passed into an address object.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodemailer | Nodemailer | < 6.6.1 |
References
- https://github.com/nodemailer/nodemailer/commit/7e02648cc8cd863f5085bad3cd09087bccf84b9fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nodemailer/nodemailer/issues/1289Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1314737Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODEMAILER-1296415Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nodemailer/nodemailer/commit/7e02648cc8cd863f5085bad3cd09087bccf84b9fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nodemailer/nodemailer/issues/1289Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1314737Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NODEMAILER-1296415Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23400?
The package nodemailer before 6.6.1 are vulnerable to HTTP Header Injection if unsanitized user input that may contain newlines and carriage returns is passed into an address object.
How severe is CVE-2021-23400?
CVE-2021-23400 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23400?
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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