CVE-2021-29486: cumulative-distribution-function is an open source npm library used which calculates statistical cumulative di

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-29486 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cumulative-distribution-function. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

cumulative-distribution-function is an open source npm library used which calculates statistical cumulative distribution function from data array of x values. In versions prior to 2.0.0 apps using this library on improper data may crash or go into an infinite-loop. In the case of a nodejs server-app using this library to act on invalid non-numeric data, the nodejs server may crash. This may affect other users of this server and/or require the ser

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	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-835
Published	2021-04-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: cumulative-distribution-function project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-04-30 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cumulative-distribution-function project cumulative-distribution-function UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.0

Fixed in: 2.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls cumulative-distribution-function

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.0

npm install cumulative-distribution-function@">=2.0.0"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2021-29486?

cumulative-distribution-function: upgrade to 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-29486 being exploited?

CVE-2021-29486 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-2021-29486 affect?

CVE-2021-29486 affects cumulative-distribution-function. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). cumulative-distribution-function is an open source npm library used which calculates statistical cumulative distribution function from data array of x values. In versions prior to 2.0.0 apps using this library on improper data may crash or

How urgent is CVE-2021-29486?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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