PatchTheCVECVE-2021-23330: All versions of package launchpad are vulnerable to Command Injection via stop.
CVE-2021-23330 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting launchpad. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of package launchpad are vulnerable to Command Injection via stop.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 5.3% (top 7%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2021-02-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2021-23330?
launchpad: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-23330 being exploited?
CVE-2021-23330 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-2021-23330 affect?
CVE-2021-23330 affects launchpad. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). All versions of package launchpad are vulnerable to Command Injection via stop.
How urgent is CVE-2021-23330?
Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action