CVE-2021-23732

Name: CVE-2021-23732
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-22T17:15:08.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9/10EPSS 1.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-23732 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. This affects all versions of package docker-cli-js. If the command parameter of the Docker.command method can at least be partially controlled by a user, they will be in a position to execute any arbitrary OS commands on the host system.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This affects all versions of package docker-cli-js. If the command parameter of the Docker.command method can at least be partially controlled by a user, they will be in a position to execute any arbitrary OS commands on the host system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.82%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quobject	Docker-Cli-Js	All versions

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211223-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DOCKERCLIJS-1568516Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211223-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DOCKERCLIJS-1568516Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23732?

How severe is CVE-2021-23732?

CVE-2021-23732 has a CVSS score of 9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23732?

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