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CVE-2021-23381 is a vulnerability affecting the 'killing' npm package (all versions). The vulnerability was disclosed on February 23, 2021, and published on April 18, 2021. This vulnerability allows for Arbitrary Command Injection in the package, which is used for Kill Process functionality (Snyk).
The vulnerability is classified as a Command Injection vulnerability (CWE-77) with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (High). The issue stems from the use of the child_process exec function without proper input sanitization, allowing attacker-controlled user input to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability has Network attack vector, Low attack complexity, requires No privileges, and No user interaction (Snyk).
The vulnerability can lead to arbitrary command execution on the affected system. When successfully exploited, it allows attackers to execute system commands, potentially leading to data breaches, system compromise, or service disruption. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at Low levels according to the CVSS metrics (Snyk).
There is no fixed version available for the 'killing' package. Users are advised to find alternative packages or implement proper input sanitization if continuing to use the vulnerable package (Snyk).
Source: This report was generated using AI
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