What is CVE-2021-4229?

CVE-2021-4229 is a critical vulnerability found in ua-parser-js versions 0.7.29, 0.8.0, and 1.0.0 that affects the crypto mining component, introducing a backdoor.

How severe is CVE-2021-4229?

CVE-2021-4229 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

What software is affected by CVE-2021-4229?

The affected software is ua-parser-js version 0.7.29, 0.8.0, and 1.0.0.

How can I fix CVE-2021-4229?

To address CVE-2021-4229, it is recommended to upgrade to version 0.7.30, 0.8.1, or 1.0.1 of ua-parser-js.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-4229?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-4229 at the following references: [GitHub Advisory](https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-pjwm-rvh2-c87w), [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/faisalman/ua-parser-js/issues/536), [VulDB](https://vuldb.com/?id.185453)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-4229

high

8.8

CWE

829 912

24/5/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-4229: ua-parser-js Crypto Mining backdoor

First published: Tue May 24 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability was found in ua-parser-js 0.7.29/0.8.0/1.0.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the crypto mining component which introduces a backdoor. Upgrading to version 0.7.30, 0.8.1 and 1.0.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Credit: cna@vuldb.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ua-parser-js Project Ua-parser-js	=0.7.29
Ua-parser-js Project Ua-parser-js	=0.8.0
Ua-parser-js Project Ua-parser-js	=1.0.0

Remedy

https://github.com/faisalman/ua-parser-js/issues/536

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What is CVE-2021-4229?
CVE-2021-4229 is a critical vulnerability found in ua-parser-js versions 0.7.29, 0.8.0, and 1.0.0 that affects the crypto mining component, introducing a backdoor.
How severe is CVE-2021-4229?
CVE-2021-4229 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
What software is affected by CVE-2021-4229?
The affected software is ua-parser-js version 0.7.29, 0.8.0, and 1.0.0.
How can I fix CVE-2021-4229?
To address CVE-2021-4229, it is recommended to upgrade to version 0.7.30, 0.8.1, or 1.0.1 of ua-parser-js.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-4229?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-4229 at the following references: [GitHub Advisory](https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-pjwm-rvh2-c87w), [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/faisalman/ua-parser-js/issues/536), [VulDB](https://vuldb.com/?id.185453)

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