CVE-2023-49210
CVE-2023-49210 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Node-openssl Project Node-openssl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Node-openssl Project Node-openssl
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The openssl (aka node-openssl) NPM package through 2.0.0 was characterized as "a nonsense wrapper with no real purpose" by its author, and accepts an opts argument that contains a verb field (used for command execution). NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-49210?
- The openssl (aka node-openssl) NPM package through 2.0.0 was characterized as "a nonsense wrapper with no real purpose" by its author, and accepts an opts argument that contains a verb field (used for command execution). NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
- How severe is CVE-2023-49210?
- CVE-2023-49210 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-49210 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-49210?
- CVE-2023-49210 affects Node-openssl Project Node-openssl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-49210?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-49210 published?
- CVE-2023-49210 was published on 2023-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://gist.github.com/mcoimbra/b05a55a5760172dccaa0a827647ad63e
- https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/tree/main/malicious/npm
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/openssl
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:node-openssl_project:node-openssl:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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