CVE-2021-23497: This affects the package @strikeentco/set before 1.0.2

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-23497 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting set. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This affects the package @strikeentco/set before 1.0.2. It allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution. **Note:** This vulnerability derives from an incomplete fix in https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-STRIKEENTCOSET-1038821

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1321
Published	2022-02-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: set project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-04 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

set project set UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.2

Fixed in: 1.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls set

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.2

npm install set@">=1.0.2"

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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-2021-23497?

set: upgrade to 1.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-23497 being exploited?

CVE-2021-23497 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-2021-23497 affect?

CVE-2021-23497 affects set. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). This affects the package @strikeentco/set before 1.0.2. It allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution. **Note:** This vulnerability derives from an incomplete fix in https://security.snyk.io/vuln/S

How urgent is CVE-2021-23497?

Priority 59/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-28267 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Prototype pollution vulnerability in '@strikeentco/set' version 1.0.0 allows attacker to cause a denial of ser

References

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