CVE-2024-21488: Versions of the package network before 0.7.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Command Injection due to use of the c

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-21488 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting network. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Versions of the package network before 0.7.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Command Injection due to use of the child_process exec function without input sanitization. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given to the mac_address_for function of the package, it is possible for the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system that this package is being run on.

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	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2024-01-30
Last modified	2026-07-04

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: forkhq

Last updated 2026-07-04 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-30 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-04 16:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

forkhq network UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.7.0

Fixed in: 0.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls network

2. UPGRADE to 0.7.0

npm install network@">=0.7.0"

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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-2024-21488?

network: upgrade to 0.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-21488 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21488 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-2024-21488 affect?

CVE-2024-21488 affects network. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Versions of the package network before 0.7.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Command Injection due to use of the child_process exec function without input sanitization. If (attacker-controlled) user input is given to the mac_address_for functio

How urgent is CVE-2024-21488?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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