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CVE-2021-21315

Critical 🇺🇸 CISA KEV ⚡ Exploit Available
System Information Library for Node.JS Command Injection — In this vulnerability, an attacker can send a malicious payload that will exploit the name parameter. After successful exploitation, attacker
Published: Jan 18, 2022  ·  Source: CISA_KEV
CVSS v3
9.0
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

System Information Library for Node.JS Command Injection — In this vulnerability, an attacker can send a malicious payload that will exploit the name parameter. After successful exploitation, attackers can execute remote.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2021-21315 is a critical command injection vulnerability in the Node.js System Information Library (npm package) with a CVSS score of 9.0. Attackers can execute arbitrary remote commands by exploiting the name parameter, potentially compromising entire application servers. This vulnerability poses an immediate threat to organizations running vulnerable versions of this widely-used npm package.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 20, 2026 01:17
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability significantly impacts Saudi organizations using Node.js applications, particularly in: Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) relying on Node.js backend services for transaction processing; Government agencies (NCA oversight) using Node.js for digital services; Telecom operators (STC, Mobily) running Node.js infrastructure; Healthcare providers managing patient data systems; Energy sector (ARAMCO, utilities) with operational technology integrations. Remote code execution capability enables complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and lateral movement within critical infrastructure.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services Government and Public Administration Telecommunications Healthcare Energy and Utilities E-commerce Technology and Software Development
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediate Actions:
1. Identify all Node.js applications using the System Information Library package by running: npm list systeminfo or checking package-lock.json files
2. Immediately isolate affected systems from production networks if exploitation is suspected
3. Review application logs for suspicious command execution patterns

Patching Guidance:
1. Update to patched version (>= 4.34.0) by running: npm update systeminfo
2. Verify patch installation: npm list systeminfo
3. Restart all affected Node.js applications
4. Implement input validation on the name parameter to reject special characters and command operators

Compensating Controls (if immediate patching impossible):
1. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules blocking command injection patterns
2. Run Node.js processes with minimal privileges (non-root user)
3. Use containerization with restricted syscall policies
4. Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user-supplied parameters

Detection Rules:
1. Monitor for process execution from Node.js processes with suspicious command patterns
2. Alert on unexpected child process spawning from node processes
3. Log all npm package installations and updates
4. Monitor for outbound connections from Node.js applications to unusual destinations
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع تطبيقات Node.js التي تستخدم حزمة System Information Library بتشغيل: npm list systeminfo أو التحقق من ملفات package-lock.json
2. عزل الأنظمة المتأثرة فوراً عن شبكات الإنتاج إذا كان هناك اشتباه في الاستغلال
3. مراجعة سجلات التطبيق للبحث عن أنماط تنفيذ أوامر مريبة

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. التحديث إلى الإصدار المصحح (>= 4.34.0) بتشغيل: npm update systeminfo
2. التحقق من تثبيت التصحيح: npm list systeminfo
3. إعادة تشغيل جميع تطبيقات Node.js المتأثرة
4. تطبيق التحقق من صحة الإدخال على معامل الاسم لرفض الأحرف الخاصة وعوامل الأوامر

الضوابط البديلة (إذا كان التصحيح الفوري مستحيلاً):
1. تطبيق قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحجب أنماط حقن الأوامر
2. تشغيل عمليات Node.js بامتيازات محدودة (مستخدم غير جذر)
3. استخدام الحاويات مع سياسات syscall مقيدة
4. تطبيق التحقق الصارم من صحة الإدخال وتنظيفه لجميع المعاملات المزودة من قبل المستخدم

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة تنفيذ العمليات من عمليات Node.js بأنماط أوامر مريبة
2. التنبيه على توليد عمليات فرعية غير متوقعة من عمليات node
3. تسجيل جميع تثبيتات وتحديثات حزم npm
4. مراقبة الاتصالات الصادرة من تطبيقات Node.js إلى وجهات غير عادية
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Monitoring and logging of access
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.RA-1 - Asset management and vulnerability identification PR.IP-12 - Software development security practices DE.CM-1 - Detection and monitoring of unauthorized access
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.2.1 - Monitoring and logging A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy and procedures
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
Requirement 6.2 - Security patches and updates Requirement 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention Requirement 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
Npm package:System Information Library for Node.JS
📊 CVSS Score
9.0
/ 10.0 — Critical
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Critical
CVSS Score9.0
EPSS93.93%
Exploit ✓ Yes
Patch ✓ Yes
CISA KEV🇺🇸 Yes
KEV Due Date2022-02-01
Published 2022-01-18
Source Feed cisa_kev
Views 4
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
9.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
kev actively-exploited
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