SB2021101814 - Remote code execution in vm2 for Node.js 



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

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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.