CVE-2021-23374

Public Exploit
Arbitrary Command Injection

Description

This affects all versions of package ps-visitor. If attacker-controlled user input is given to the kill function, it is possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. This is due to use of the child_process exec function without input sanitization.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.81% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a ps-visitor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PSVISITOR-1078544 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/WisdomKwan/ps-visitor/blob/cdfc934a8e4af95aa0473f4b2a4bd091d09faf2f/index.js%23L404 broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23374?
CVE-2021-23374 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23374?
To fix CVE-2021-23374, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-23374 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-23374 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-23374?
CVE-2021-23374 affects n/a ps-visitor.
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