CVE-2021-42139: deno deno_standard_modules Code Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-42139 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Code Injection vulnerability in deno deno_standard_modules. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 11-10-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Deno Standard Modules before 0.107.0 allows Code Injection via an untrusted YAML file in certain configurations.

• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.