CVE-2021-23378
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.9 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
This affects all versions of package picotts. If attacker-controlled user input is given to the say 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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-04-18
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-23378?
This affects all versions of package picotts. If attacker-controlled user input is given to the say 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.
Is CVE-2021-23378 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-23378 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-23378?
CVE-2021-23378 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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