CVE-2021-26276: Medium severity godaddy node-config-shield vulnerability

Published Jan 27, 2021
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Updated

DISPUTED scripts/cli.js in the GoDaddy node-config-shield (aka Config Shield) package before 0.2.2 for Node.js calls eval when processing a set command. NOTE: the vendor reportedly states that this is not a vulnerability. The set command was not intended for use with untrusted data.

Other sources

scripts/cli.js in the GoDaddy node-config-shield (aka Config Shield) package before 0.2.2 for Node.js calls eval when processing a set command. NOTE: the vendor reportedly states that this is not a vulnerability. The set command was not intended for use with untrusted data.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
npm/config-shield<0.2.3
0.2.3
GoDaddy Node-config-shield Node.js<0.2.3

Event History

Jan 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:36 PM
Description
Disputed
08:15 PM
Apr 13, 2021
Advisory Published
03:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26276?

CVE-2021-26276 has a disputed severity rating as the vendor states it is not a vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-26276?

To fix CVE-2021-26276, upgrade the node-config-shield package to version 0.2.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-26276?

CVE-2021-26276 affects users of the node-config-shield package prior to version 0.2.3.

4

What does CVE-2021-26276 entail?

CVE-2021-26276 involves an eval call in the scripts/cli.js file when processing untrusted data with the set command.

5

What is the vendor's stance on CVE-2021-26276?

The vendor GoDaddy claims that the set command of node-config-shield was not intended for use with untrusted data, disputing its classification as a vulnerability.

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