CVE-2021-22921
High
Description
Node.js before 16.4.1, 14.17.2, and 12.22.2 is vulnerable to local privilege escalation attacks under certain conditions on Windows platforms. More specifically, improper configuration of permissions in the installation directory allows an attacker to perform two different escalation attacks: PATH and DLL hijacking.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability94. percentile7.4%
Product
Nodejs Node.js
PublishedJul 12, 2021
First seenJul 12, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-732CWE-732
How to fix
Update
- nodejs node.js12.22.2, 14.17.2, 16.4.1 or later
- siemens sinec_infrastructure_network_services1.0.1.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| nodejs node.js | 12.0.0 ≤ v < 12.22.2, 14.0.0 ≤ v < 14.17.2, 16.0.0 ≤ v < 16.4.1 | 12.22.2, 14.17.2, 16.4.1 |
| siemens sinec_infrastructure_network_services | v < 1.0.1.1 | 1.0.1.1 |
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