QID 982886

QID 982886: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for kill-process-by-name (GHSA-qc65-cgvr-93p6)

This affects all versions of package kill-process-by-name. 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 in the index.js file.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-qc65-cgvr-93p6 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-qc65-cgvr-93p6 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-qc65-cgvr-93p6

CVEs related to QID 982886

CVE-2021-23356 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-qc65-cgvr-93p6	kill-process-by-name		github.com/advisories/GHSA-qc65-cgvr-93p6

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