CVE-2023-49210 json
openssl npm package vulnerable to command execution
published 2023-11-23 2 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also GHSA-75w2-qv55-x7fv , EUVD-2023-2905
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- gist.github.com https://gist.github.com/mcoimbra/b05a55a5760172dccaa0a827647ad63e referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openssl | <=2.0.0 |
no fix listed |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
References
-
github.com
/ossf/malicious-packages/tree/main/malicious/npm
web, patch
-
gist.github.com
/mcoimbra/b05a55a5760172dccaa0a827647ad63e
web, exploit, third-party-advisory
-
npmjs.com
/package/openssl
web, product
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49210
advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-49210
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-75w2-qv55-x7fv
- NVD CVE-2023-49210
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