CVE-2021-23399 Arbitrary Command Injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via unsanitized input in the getCredential function of the wincred library.
- 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-2021-23399?
CVE-2021-23399 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in wincred, published on 28 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This affects all versions of package wincred. If attacker-controlled user input is given to the getCredential function, it is possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. This is due to use of the child_process exec function without input sanitization.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-23399?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including wincred. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
wincred npm | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
wincred npm | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
Products include Wincred Project Wincred.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23399?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-23399 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-2021-23399 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-23399 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v85c-hgq5-7pfw.