CVE-2021-23412: All versions of package gitlogplus are vulnerable to Command Injection via the main functionality, as options
CVE-2021-23412 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting gitlogplus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of package gitlogplus are vulnerable to Command Injection via the main functionality, as options attributes are appended to the command to be executed without sanitization.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 9%: 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 | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.0% (top 9%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2021-07-23 |
| 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-2021-23412?
gitlogplus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-23412 being exploited?
CVE-2021-23412 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-2021-23412 affect?
CVE-2021-23412 affects gitlogplus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). All versions of package gitlogplus are vulnerable to Command Injection via the main functionality, as options attributes are appended to the command to be executed without sanitization.
How urgent is CVE-2021-23412?
Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action