CVE-2021-23356
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
This affects all versions of package kill-process-by-name. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given, it is possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. This is due to use of the child_process exec function without input sanitization in the index.js file.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-03-15
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-23356?
This affects all versions of package kill-process-by-name. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given, it is possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. This is due to use of the child_process exec function without input sanitization in the index.js file.
Is CVE-2021-23356 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-23356 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 1.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-23356?
CVE-2021-23356 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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