CVE-2021-27185

Name: CVE-2021-27185
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-10T22:15:13.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27185 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The samba-client package before 4.0.0 for Node.js allows command injection because of the use of process.exec.. EPSS estimates a 4.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The samba-client package before 4.0.0 for Node.js allows command injection because of the use of process.exec.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.83%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samba-Client Project	Samba-Client	< 4.0.0

References

https://advisory.checkmarx.net/advisory/CX-2021-4302Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/eflexsystems/node-samba-client/commit/5bc3bbad9b8d02243bc861a11ec73f788fbb1235Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/eflexsystems/node-samba-client/releases/tag/4.0.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210319-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.npmjs.com/package/samba-clientProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://advisory.checkmarx.net/advisory/CX-2021-4302Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/eflexsystems/node-samba-client/commit/5bc3bbad9b8d02243bc861a11ec73f788fbb1235Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/eflexsystems/node-samba-client/releases/tag/4.0.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210319-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.npmjs.com/package/samba-clientProduct, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27185?

The samba-client package before 4.0.0 for Node.js allows command injection because of the use of process.exec.

How severe is CVE-2021-27185?

CVE-2021-27185 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27185?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-27185?

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Source: NVD / NIST