CVE-2021-23732: This affects all versions of package docker-cli-js

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CRITICAL 9.0REMOTEWATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2021-23732 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting docker-cli-js. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This affects all versions of package docker-cli-js. If the command parameter of the Docker.command method can at least be partially controlled by a user, they will be in a position to execute any arbitrary OS commands on the host system.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2021-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: quobject

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-22 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quobject docker-cli-js MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls docker-cli-js

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2021-23732?

docker-cli-js: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-23732 being exploited?

CVE-2021-23732 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-2021-23732 affect?

CVE-2021-23732 affects docker-cli-js. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.0). This affects all versions of package docker-cli-js. If the command parameter of the Docker.command method can at least be partially controlled by a user, they will be in a position to execute any arbitrary OS commands on the host system.

How urgent is CVE-2021-23732?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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