How severe is CVE-2021-23402?

CVE-2021-23402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-23402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23402?

CVE-2021-23402 affects Record-like-deep-assign Project Record-like-deep-assign. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23402?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-23402 published?

CVE-2021-23402 was published on 2021-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-23402

CVE-2021-23402 is a high-severity vulnerability in Record-like-deep-assign Project Record-like-deep-assign with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1321.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1321
Affected product: Record-like-deep-assign Project Record-like-deep-assign
Published: 2021-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

All versions of package record-like-deep-assign are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the main functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23402?: All versions of package record-like-deep-assign are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the main functionality.
How severe is CVE-2021-23402?: CVE-2021-23402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-23402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23402?: CVE-2021-23402 affects Record-like-deep-assign Project Record-like-deep-assign. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-23402 published?: CVE-2021-23402 was published on 2021-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:record-like-deep-assign_project:record-like-deep-assign:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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