RCE in Killport Project

CVE-2021-23360

This affects the package killport before 1.0.2. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given, it is possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. This is due to use of the child_process exec function without input sanitization. Running this PoC will cause the command touch success to be executed, leading to the creation of a file called success.

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.023 (81.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23360?
CVE-2021-23360 is a high-severity vulnerability in Killport Project, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2021-03-21.
How severe is CVE-2021-23360?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.