CVE-2021-21414: Prisma is an open source ORM for Node.js & TypeScript

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HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2021-21414 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting prisma. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Prisma is an open source ORM for Node.js & TypeScript. As of today, we are not aware of any Prisma users or external consumers of the `@prisma/sdk` package who are affected by this security vulnerability. This issue may lead to remote code execution if a client of the library calls the vulnerable method with untrusted input. It only affects the `getPackedPackage` function and this function is not advertised and only used for tests & building our

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2021-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: prisma

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-04-29 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

prisma prisma UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.20.0

Fixed in: 2.20.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls prisma

2. UPGRADE to 2.20.0

npm install prisma@">=2.20.0"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-21414?

prisma: upgrade to 2.20.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-21414 being exploited?

CVE-2021-21414 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-21414 affect?

CVE-2021-21414 affects prisma. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Prisma is an open source ORM for Node.js & TypeScript. As of today, we are not aware of any Prisma users or external consumers of the `@prisma/sdk` package who are affected by this security vulnerability. This issue may lead to remote code

How urgent is CVE-2021-21414?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities

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