Is CVE-2023-42810 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-42810 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-42810 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-42810 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42810?

CVE-2023-42810 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-42810

CWE-77Published: September 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

systeminformation is a System Information Library for Node.JS. Versions 5.0.0 through 5.21.6 have a SSID Command Injection Vulnerability. The problem was fixed with a parameter check in version 5.21.7. As a workaround, check or sanitize parameter strings that are passed to `wifiConnections()`, `wifiNetworks()` (string only).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The systeminformation library for Node.JS is vulnerable to command injection via SSID parameters. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands if input is not properly sanitized.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to version 5.21.7 or later. As a workaround, sanitize all parameter strings passed to wifiConnections() and wifiNetworks().

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-42810 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.