CVE-2021-34083: Google-it is a Node.js package which allows its users to send search queries to Google and receive the results

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-34083 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting google-it. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Google-it is a Node.js package which allows its users to send search queries to Google and receive the results in a JSON format. When using the 'Open in browser' option in versions up to 1.6.2, google-it will unsafely concat the result's link retrieved from google to a shell command, potentially exposing the server to RCE.

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	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2022-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: google-it project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-02 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google-it project google-it UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls google-it

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.2

npm install google-it@">1.6.2"

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-34083?

google-it: upgrade to newer than 1.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-34083 being exploited?

CVE-2021-34083 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-2021-34083 affect?

CVE-2021-34083 affects google-it. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Google-it is a Node.js package which allows its users to send search queries to Google and receive the results in a JSON format. When using the 'Open in browser' option in versions up to 1.6.2, google-it will unsafely concat the result's li

How urgent is CVE-2021-34083?

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

Software pages

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References

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