CVE-2022-21165
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.01%
Last modified
CVE-2022-21165 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. All versions of package font-converter are vulnerable to Arbitrary Command Injection due to missing sanitization of input that potentially flows into the child_process.exec() function.. EPSS estimates a 3.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
All versions of package font-converter are vulnerable to Arbitrary Command Injection due to missing sanitization of input that potentially flows into the child_process.exec() function.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Font Converter Project | Font Converter | 1.0.0 |
| Font Converter Project | Font Converter | 1.1.0 |
| Font Converter Project | Font Converter | 1.1.1 |
References
- https://github.com/zgec/node-js-font-converter/blob/master/index.js%23L12Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-FONTCONVERTER-2976194Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/zgec/node-js-font-converter/blob/master/index.js%23L12Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-FONTCONVERTER-2976194Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-21165?
All versions of package font-converter are vulnerable to Arbitrary Command Injection due to missing sanitization of input that potentially flows into the child_process.exec() function.
How severe is CVE-2022-21165?
CVE-2022-21165 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21165?
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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