SB2021101814 - Remote code execution in vm2 for Node.js
Published: October 18, 2021 Updated: December 30, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021101814
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Prototype pollution (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23449)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can perform prototype pollution attack and execute arbitrary code on the server.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.