CVE-2021-45459
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.06%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45459 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. lib/cmd.js in the node-windows package before 1.0.0-beta.6 for Node.js allows command injection via the PID parameter.. EPSS estimates a 4.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
lib/cmd.js in the node-windows package before 1.0.0-beta.6 for Node.js allows command injection via the PID parameter.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Node-Windows Project | Node-Windows | <= 0.1.14 | — |
| Node-Windows Project | Node-Windows | 1.0.0 | Beta1 |
References
- https://github.com/coreybutler/node-windows/compare/1.0.0-beta.5...1.0.0-beta.6Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dwisiswant0/advisory/issues/4Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220107-0004/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/coreybutler/node-windows/compare/1.0.0-beta.5...1.0.0-beta.6Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dwisiswant0/advisory/issues/4Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220107-0004/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45459?
lib/cmd.js in the node-windows package before 1.0.0-beta.6 for Node.js allows command injection via the PID parameter.
How severe is CVE-2021-45459?
CVE-2021-45459 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45459?
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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