CVE-2022-21810 Command injection in smartctl
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the info method in the smartctl npm package due to improper input sanitization.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-21810?
CVE-2022-21810 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in smartctl, published on 25 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions of the package smartctl are vulnerable to Command Injection via the info method due to improper input sanitization.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-21810?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including smartctl. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
smartctl npm | All versions to 1.0.0 | None |
smartctl npm | All versions to 1.0.0 | None |
Products include Smartctl Project Smartctl.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21810?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-21810 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-2022-21810 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-21810 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-69f2-4375-qv9h.