CVE-2021-4435
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2021-4435 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An untrusted search path vulnerability was found in Yarn. When a victim runs certain Yarn commands in a directory with attacker-controlled content, malicious commands could be executed in unexpected ways.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An untrusted search path vulnerability was found in Yarn. When a victim runs certain Yarn commands in a directory with attacker-controlled content, malicious commands could be executed in unexpected ways.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yarnpkg | Yarn | < 1.22.13 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-4435Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2262284Issue Tracking
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-4435Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2262284Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-4435?
An untrusted search path vulnerability was found in Yarn. When a victim runs certain Yarn commands in a directory with attacker-controlled content, malicious commands could be executed in unexpected ways.
How severe is CVE-2021-4435?
CVE-2021-4435 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4435?
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-2021-4435?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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