CVE-2021-21315
HighExploitedPublic exploitCommand Injection Vulnerability
Published Feb 16, 2021 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-21315, GHSA-2m8v-572m-ff2v
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-21315 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Cordova (Apache), Systeminformation, node-systeminformation (debian).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 1, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Systeminformation 5.3.1, node-systeminformation 0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
91%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The System Information Library for Node.JS (npm package "systeminformation") is an open source collection of functions to retrieve detailed hardware, system and OS information. In systeminformation before version 5.3.1 there is a command injection vulnerability. Problem was fixed in version 5.3.1. As a workaround instead of upgrading, be sure to check or sanitize service parameters that are passed to si.inetLatency(), si.inetChecksite(), si.services(), si.processLoad() ... do only allow strings, reject any arrays. String sanitation works as expected.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 18, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 18, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 18, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CordovaApache | 10.0.0 | n/a |
| SysteminformationSysteminformation | >= < 5.3.1 | 5.3.1 |
| node-systeminformationdebian | See advisory | 0 |
Patched Releases
Systeminformation
5.3.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 16, 2021
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 1, 2021
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 18, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 18, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 18, 2022
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21315
- advisoryhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210312-0007/
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-21315
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The System Information Library for Node.JS (npm package "systeminformation") is an open source collection of functions to retrieve detailed hardware, system and OS information.
Affected: Cordova (Apache) versions 10.0.0; Systeminformation versions >= < 5.3.1; node-systeminformation (debian). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 1, 2021.
Yes. It was added on Jan 18, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Feb 1, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Systeminformation 5.3.1, node-systeminformation 0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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