VDB-254098 · CVE-2024-21892 · Nessus 216256

Node.js up to 18.19.0/20.11.0/21.6.1 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Node.js up to 18.19.0/20.11.0/21.6.1. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-21892. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Node.js up to 18.19.0/20.11.0/21.6.1 (JavaScript Library). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 02/19/2024. The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-21892 since 01/03/2024. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216256 (Oracle Linux 8 : nodejs:20 (ELSA-2025-1351)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 18.19.1, 20.11.1 or 21.6.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at nodejs.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (216256). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

JavaScript Library

Name

Node.js

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216256
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 8 : nodejs:20 (ELSA-2025-1351)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: Node.js 18.19.1/20.11.1/21.6.2

Timelineinfo

01/03/2024 🔍
02/19/2024 +47 days 🔍
02/19/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/14/2025 +361 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2024-21892 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21892
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-254098

Entryinfo

Created: 02/19/2024 11:38
Updated: 02/14/2025 11:49
Changes: 02/19/2024 11:38 (40), 03/08/2024 10:01 (1), 03/08/2024 10:02 (12), 02/12/2025 16:10 (27), 02/14/2025 11:49 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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