Node.js before 16.6.0, 14.17.4, and 12.22.4 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution, XSS, Application crashes due to missing input validation of host names returned by Domain Name Servers in Node.js dns library which can lead to output of wrong hostnames (leading to Domain Hijacking) and injection vulnerabilities in applications using the library.
CVE-2021-22931 - Critical Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - c-aresc-ares-1.15.0, c-aresc-ares-1.15.0, c-aresc-ares-1.15.0, c-aresc-ares-1.15.0, c-aresc-ares-1.15.0, c-aresc-ares-1.15.0, c-aresc-ares-1.15.0
Vulnerability Details
Node.js before 16.6.0, 14.17.4, and 12.22.4 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution, XSS, Application crashes due to missing input validation of host names returned by Domain Name Servers in Node.js dns library which can lead to output of wrong hostnames (leading to Domain Hijacking) and injection vulnerabilities in applications using the library.
Publish Date: 2021-08-16
URL: CVE-2021-22931
CVSS 3 Score Details (9.8)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-22931
Release Date: 2021-08-16
Fix Resolution: v12.22.4, v14.17.4, v16.6.2
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