CVE-2021-23330 Command Injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the stop function in the launchpad npm package, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-23330?
CVE-2021-23330 is a critical command injection vulnerability in launchpad, published on 1 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions of package launchpad are vulnerable to Command Injection via stop.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-23330?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including launchpad. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
launchpad npm | All versions to 0.7.5 | None |
launchpad npm | All versions to 0.7.5 | None |
Products include Bitovi Launchpad.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23330?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-23330 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2021-23330 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-23330 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7h8x-wmq2-7mff, SNYK-JS-LAUNCHPAD-1044065.