HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-21488
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-21488

CWE-77Published: January 30, 2024· Updated: Jul 4, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Versions of the package network before 0.7.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Command Injection due to use of the child_process exec function without input sanitization. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given to the mac_address_for function of the package, it is possible for the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system that this package is being run on.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The network package for Node.js is vulnerable to arbitrary command injection because it fails to sanitize user input before passing it to the system shell. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute commands on the host operating system, warranting a CVSS score of 9.8.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Developers must update the network package to version 0.7.0 or later to remediate the command injection vulnerability.

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-2024-21488 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

forkhq1 product(s)
network
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/tomas/network/commit/5599ed6d6ff1571a5ccadea775430c131f381de7
PATCHhttps://github.com/tomas/network/commit/6ec8713580938ab4666df2f2d0f3399891ed2ad7
PATCHhttps://github.com/tomas/network/commit/72c523265940fe279eb0050d441522628f8988e5
PATCHhttps://github.com/tomas/network/commit/5599ed6d6ff1571a5ccadea775430c131f381de7
PATCHhttps://github.com/tomas/network/commit/6ec8713580938ab4666df2f2d0f3399891ed2ad7
PATCHhttps://github.com/tomas/network/commit/72c523265940fe279eb0050d441522628f8988e5
ADVISORYhttps://gist.github.com/icemonster/282ab98fb68fc22aac7c576538f6369c
ADVISORYhttps://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NETWORK-6184371
ADVISORYhttps://gist.github.com/icemonster/282ab98fb68fc22aac7c576538f6369c
ADVISORYhttps://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NETWORK-6184371

All References (11)

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https://gist.github.com/icemonster/282ab98fb68fc22aac7c576538f6369cExploit · Mitigation · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/tomas/network/commit/5599ed6d6ff1571a5ccadea775430c131f381de7Patch
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https://github.com/tomas/network/commit/6ec8713580938ab4666df2f2d0f3399891ed2ad7Patch
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https://github.com/tomas/network/commit/72c523265940fe279eb0050d441522628f8988e5Patch
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-11426552
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NETWORK-6184371Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://gist.github.com/icemonster/282ab98fb68fc22aac7c576538f6369cExploit · Mitigation · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/tomas/network/commit/5599ed6d6ff1571a5ccadea775430c131f381de7Patch
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https://github.com/tomas/network/commit/6ec8713580938ab4666df2f2d0f3399891ed2ad7Patch
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https://github.com/tomas/network/commit/72c523265940fe279eb0050d441522628f8988e5Patch
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-NETWORK-6184371Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-21488
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-77
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 30, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-21488 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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