CVE-2024-21488
CVE-2024-21488 is a high-severity vulnerability in Forkhq Network 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0440
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Forkhq Network
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Versions of the package network before 0.7.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Command Injection due to use of the child_process exec function without input sanitization. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given to the mac_address_for function of the package, it is possible for the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system that this package is being run on.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-21488?
- Versions of the package network before 0.7.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Command Injection due to use of the child_process exec function without input sanitization. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given to the mac_address_for function of the package, it is possible for the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system that this package is being run on.
- How severe is CVE-2024-21488?
- CVE-2024-21488 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-2024-21488 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-21488?
- CVE-2024-21488 affects Forkhq Network. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-21488?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-21488 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-21488 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0440.
- When was CVE-2024-21488 published?
- CVE-2024-21488 was published on 2024-01-30 and last updated on 2026-07-04.
References
- https://gist.github.com/icemonster/282ab98fb68fc22aac7c576538f6369c
- https://github.com/tomas/network/commit/5599ed6d6ff1571a5ccadea775430c131f381de7
- https://github.com/tomas/network/commit/6ec8713580938ab4666df2f2d0f3399891ed2ad7
- https://github.com/tomas/network/commit/72c523265940fe279eb0050d441522628f8988e5
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-11426552
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NETWORK-6184371
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:forkhq:network:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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