CVE-2021-23732

Arbitrary Code Execution

Critical · published November 22, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A user-controlled command in the Docker.command method opens the floodgates to executing any OS commands on your server! 🔥 Think of it like giving a guest access to your kitchen with a full set of cooking tools – if they find a way to alter the recipe, they could turn your dinner party into a disaster! 🥴 An attacker could leverage this flaw to run arbitrary commands, potentially compromising your entire system and data. It’s like handing over the keys to your house – they could open any door, delete crucial files, or even install malware, leading to catastrophic consequences!

Put simply

Think of it like giving a guest access to your kitchen with a full set of cooking tools – if they find a way to alter the recipe, they could turn your dinner party into a disaster! 🥴 This vulnerability allows users to manipulate the command parameter in the Docker.command method, enabling them to execute any arbitrary commands on the host system if they have partial control. All versions of docker-cli-js are affected, emphasizing the need for immediate attention.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this flaw to run arbitrary commands, potentially compromising your entire system and data. It’s like handing over the keys to your house – they could open any door, delete crucial files, or even install malware, leading to catastrophic consequences! To mitigate this risk, update docker-cli-js to the latest version immediately. Ensure proper input validation is in place and limit user access to the command parameter to prevent unauthorized execution. Regular audits of your Docker configurations can also help bolster security. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll secure your system and bolster your defenses like a true security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01884 · 79.3th percentile
Published
2021-11-22T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 NOV 17:00Z
    Arbitrary Code Execution
    cvelistv5