CVE-2021-45459 Command Injection in node-windows
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the PID parameter in the node-windows library for Node.js.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-45459?
CVE-2021-45459 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
lib/cmd.js in the node-windows package before 1.0.0-beta.6 for Node.js allows command injection via the PID parameter.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45459?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-windows. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node-windows npm | All versions | 1.0.0-beta.6 |
node-windows npm | All versions | 1.0.0-beta.6 |
Products include Node-Windows Project Node-Windows.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45459?
Upgrade node-windows to 1.0.0-beta.6 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2021-45459 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45459 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-53xv-c2hx-5w6q.