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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-23379

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.3 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

This affects all versions of package portkiller. 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.

Technical details

Published
2021-04-18

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23379?

This affects all versions of package portkiller. 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.

Is CVE-2021-23379 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-23379 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-23379?

CVE-2021-23379 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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