CVE-2021-34082

OS Command Injection vulnerability in allenhwkim proctree through 0.1.1 and commit 0ac10ae575459457838f14e21d5996f2fa5c7593 for Node.js, allows attackers to…

published June 1, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple function call could open the door to chaos! An OS Command Injection vulnerability in allenhwkim proctree allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands through Node.js versions up to 0.1.1. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can sneak into the kitchen just by using a special phrase. Once in, they can whip up any dish they want — even a very questionable one! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could run any command they desire on your server. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system compromise. The potential fallout could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can sneak into the kitchen just by using a special phrase. Once in, they can whip up any dish they want — even a very questionable one! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from the fix function allowing unsanitized input to be executed as system commands, enabling a crafty attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host system.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run any command they desire on your server. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system compromise. The potential fallout could be absolutely devastating! Upgrade allenhwkim proctree to version 0.1.2 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review user inputs to ensure they are properly sanitized to prevent similar issues. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll be on your way to securing your environment. 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04777 · 91.9th percentile
Published
2022-06-01T14:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 JUN 14:31Z
    OS Command Injection vulnerability in allenhwkim proctree through 0.1.1 and commit 0ac10ae575459457838f14e21d5996f2fa5c7593 for Node.js, allows attackers to…
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