Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-26276 concerns the GoDaddy node-config-shield package before 0.2.2. Its CLI used eval while handling a set command. Business risk is mainly for environments where untrusted input can reach that command. The CVE also notes the vendor reportedly disputes this as a vulnerability.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted dependency hygiene issue, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize validation if the package appears in deployment or configuration automation, especially where external input may influence configuration values.
Technical view
scripts/cli.js in node-config-shield before 0.2.2 called eval when processing set. If attacker-controlled input reaches that path, it could cause unintended code execution in the CLI process. The provided sources do not include CVSS, CWE, or confirmed affected CPE data.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Node.js projects using node-config-shield before 0.2.2 and invoking the CLI set command with untrusted data. Projects not using this package, not using the CLI, or only passing trusted administrative input are less likely exposed.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The vendor note says the set command was not intended for untrusted data, so practical exploitability depends on local workflow misuse or automation design.
Researcher notes
The record has incomplete scoring and affected-product metadata. The central issue is eval in CLI set handling before 0.2.2, with vendor disagreement noted by CVE. Validate exposure through actual data flow into the CLI rather than package presence alone.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory projects for node-config-shield usage and installed versions.
- Upgrade to 0.2.2 or later where vendor guidance supports it.
- Prevent untrusted data from reaching the CLI set command.
- Review build, deployment, and admin automation that invokes this package.
- Check the repository and advisory for current vendor guidance.
Validation and detection
- Search dependency manifests for node-config-shield.
- Confirm installed package version in each affected project.
- Identify whether scripts or pipelines call the CLI set command.
- Review whether any set inputs originate from users, webhooks, or external systems.
- Document findings where the package is present but the CLI path is unused.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
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- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/godaddy/node-config-shield/commit/cdba5d3a7accd661ffbc52e208153464bd0d9da6CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://advisory.checkmarx.net/advisory/CX-2021-4773CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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