CWE
1321
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-23449: Sandbox Bypass

First published: Mon Oct 18 2021(Updated: )

This affects the package vm2 before 3.9.4 via a Prototype Pollution attack vector, which can lead to execution of arbitrary code on the host machine.

Credit: report@snyk.io

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Vm2 Project<3.9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-23449?

    CVE-2021-23449 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution due to prototype pollution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-23449?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-23449, you should upgrade the vm2 package to version 3.9.4 or later.

  • What versions of vm2 are affected by CVE-2021-23449?

    All versions of vm2 prior to 3.9.4 are affected by CVE-2021-23449.

  • What attack vector is associated with CVE-2021-23449?

    CVE-2021-23449 is associated with a Prototype Pollution attack vector.

  • Can CVE-2021-23449 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2021-23449 can potentially lead to data breaches by enabling arbitrary code execution on the host machine.

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