CVE-2021-23344

Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Critical · published March 4, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A simple function call can turn your server into a playground for attackers — that’s how critical CVE-2021-23344 is! This vulnerability is like a restaurant where anyone can step into the kitchen and cook whatever they want, completely bypassing the head chef. Just one careless addition of the wrong ingredient and the whole menu could be ruined! With Remote Code Execution (RCE) at play, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your server. This means they could steal sensitive data, change configurations, or even wipe everything clean — it’s absolutely devastating!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant where anyone can step into the kitchen and cook whatever they want, completely bypassing the head chef. Just one careless addition of the wrong ingredient and the whole menu could be ruined! The flaw in total.js versions before 3.4.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the 'set' function, compromising your application’s security with just a few clever commands.

What to do

With Remote Code Execution (RCE) at play, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your server. This means they could steal sensitive data, change configurations, or even wipe everything clean — it’s absolutely devastating! Immediate action is crucial! Upgrade total.js to version 3.4.8 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your code for any risky uses of the 'set' method to ensure you’re not leaving doors open. You've got this! Fixing this is a straightforward upgrade, and you'll be back in the hero seat in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04879 · 92.0th percentile
Published
2021-03-04T16:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 MAR 16:55Z
    Remote Code Execution (RCE)
    cvelistv5