CRITICAL

CVE-2021-28918

CVSS v3

9.1

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

85.9%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Improper input validation of octal strings in netmask npm package v1.0.6 and below allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform indeterminate SSRF, RFI, and LFI attacks on many of the dependent packages. A remote unauthenticated attacker can bypass packages relying on netmask to filter IPs and reach critical VPN or LAN hosts.

Technical details

Published
4/1/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28918?

Improper input validation of octal strings in netmask npm package v1.0.6 and below allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform indeterminate SSRF, RFI, and LFI attacks on many of the dependent packages. A remote unauthenticated attacker can bypass packages relying on netmask to filter IPs and reach critical VPN or LAN hosts.

Is CVE-2021-28918 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-28918 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 85.9%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-28918?

CVE-2021-28918 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2021-28918 affecting your environment?

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