CVE-2021-34080 OS Command injection in ssl-utils
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via unsanitized input in ssl-utils certificate creation functions, requiring library upgrades.
- 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-2021-34080?
CVE-2021-34080 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OS Command Injection vulnerability in es128 ssl-utils 1.0.0 for Node.js allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unsanitized shell metacharacters provided to the createCertRequest() and the createCert() functions.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-34080?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including ssl-utils. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
ssl-utils npm | All versions to 1.0.0 | None |
ssl-utils npm | All versions to 1.0.0 | None |
Products include Ssl-Utils Project Ssl-Utils.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34080?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-34080 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-2021-34080 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-34080 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf.