How severe is CVE-2021-29057?

CVE-2021-29057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29057 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29057?

CVE-2021-29057 affects Thoughtworks Node-worker-threads-pool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29057?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-29057 published?

CVE-2021-29057 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29057

CVE-2021-29057 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thoughtworks Node-worker-threads-pool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Thoughtworks Node-worker-threads-pool
Published: 2023-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in StaticPool in SUCHMOKUO node-worker-threads-pool version 1.4.3, allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29057?: An issue was discovered in StaticPool in SUCHMOKUO node-worker-threads-pool version 1.4.3, allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-29057?: CVE-2021-29057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29057 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29057?: CVE-2021-29057 affects Thoughtworks Node-worker-threads-pool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29057?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29057 published?: CVE-2021-29057 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/SUCHMOKUO/node-worker-threads-pool/issues/20

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thoughtworks:node-worker-threads-pool:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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