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CVE-2021-23359

Status: ModifiedHigh (8.8)—

This affects all versions of package port-killer. 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.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

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Affected technologies (1)

Port-killer Project — Port-killer

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