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TI-2021-05800 Aliases CVE-2021-22939GHSA-9mvv-4q4j-q2j8

Improper certificate validation in NodeJS Node

Priority MEDIUM 40CWE-295Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Spoofing
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
None · Low · None
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 6 fixed, 1 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-295.

Summary

If the Node.js https API was used incorrectly and "undefined" was in passed for the "rejectUnauthorized" parameter, no error was returned and connections to servers with an expired certificate would have been accepted.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.1473 96th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Partial Node (NodeJS): 12.22.5, 14.17.5, 16.6.2Red Hat: 6 advisoriesRed Hat: 6 fixed, 1 without a fix

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
NodeJSNode4.0 and later; 5.0 and later; 6.0 and later; 7.0 and later; 8.0 and later; 9.0 and later; 10.0 and later; 11.0 and later; 12.0 to before 12.22.5; 13.0 and later; 14.0 to before 14.17.5; 15.0 and later; 16.0 to before 16.6.212.22.5, 14.17.5, 16.6.2Patch availableCNA
  • Node VendorNodeJS Affected 4.0 and later; 5.0 and later; 6.0 and later; 7.0 and later; 8.0 and later; 9.0 and later; 10.0 and later; 11.0 and later; 12.0 to before 12.22.5; 13.0 and later; 14.0 to before 14.17.5; 15.0 and later; 16.0 to before 16.6.2 Fixed in 12.22.5, 14.17.5, 16.6.2 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 12

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*12.0.0 to before 12.22.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.17.5VulnerableNodeJS
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*16.0.0 to before 16.6.2VulnerableNodeJS
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:graalvm:20.3.3:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*20.3.3VulnerableOracle
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:graalvm:21.2.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*21.2.0VulnerableOracle
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jd_edwards_enterpriseone_tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*up to 9.2.6.1VulnerableOracle
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql_cluster:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*up to 8.0.26VulnerableOracle
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:8.57:*:*:*:*:*:*:*8.57VulnerableOracle
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:8.58:*:*:*:*:*:*:*8.58VulnerableOracle
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:8.59:*:*:*:*:*:*:*8.59VulnerableOracle
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:nextgen_api:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDVulnerableNetApp
  • cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 12.0.0 to before 12.22.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.17.5 Vulnerable ·NodeJS
  • cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* Versions 16.0.0 to before 16.6.2 Vulnerable ·NodeJS
  • cpe:2.3:a:oracle:graalvm:20.3.3:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* Versions 20.3.3 Vulnerable ·Oracle
  • cpe:2.3:a:oracle:graalvm:21.2.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* Versions 21.2.0 Vulnerable ·Oracle
  • cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jd_edwards_enterpriseone_tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 9.2.6.1 Vulnerable ·Oracle
  • cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql_cluster:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 8.0.26 Vulnerable ·Oracle
  • cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:8.57:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.57 Vulnerable ·Oracle
  • cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:8.58:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.58 Vulnerable ·Oracle
  • cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:8.59:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.59 Vulnerable ·Oracle
  • cpe:2.3:a:netapp:nextgen_api:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·NetApp
Show 2 more CPE
CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_infrastructure_network_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 1.0.1.1VulnerableSiemens
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*10.0VulnerableDebian
  • cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_infrastructure_network_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 1.0.1.1 Vulnerable ·Siemens
  • cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.0 Vulnerable ·Debian

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA Node (NodeJS) Fixed in 12.22.5, 14.17.5, 16.6.2

Red Hat 6 advisories

  • RHSA-2021:3666 Released 2021-09-27 · Red Hat rating Important
    nodejs:14 security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) nodejs-1:14.17.5-1.module+el8.4.0+12247+e2879e58.aarch64::nodejs:14, nodejs-1:14.17.5-1.module+el8.4.0+12247+e2879e58.ppc64le::nodejs:14, nodejs-1:14.17.5-1.module+el8.4.0+12247+e2879e58.s390x::nodejs:14 +19
  • RHSA-2021:3638 Released 2021-09-22 · Red Hat rating Important
    nodejs:12 security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v. 8.2) nodejs-1:12.22.5-1.module+el8.2.0+12241+a3db445b.aarch64::nodejs:12, nodejs-1:12.22.5-1.module+el8.2.0+12241+a3db445b.ppc64le::nodejs:12, nodejs-1:12.22.5-1.module+el8.2.0+12241+a3db445b.s390x::nodejs:12 +19
  • RHSA-2021:3639 Released 2021-09-22 · Red Hat rating Important
    nodejs:12 security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v. 8.1) nodejs-1:12.22.5-1.module+el8.1.0+12238+63fe3aec.aarch64::nodejs:12, nodejs-1:12.22.5-1.module+el8.1.0+12238+63fe3aec.ppc64le::nodejs:12, nodejs-1:12.22.5-1.module+el8.1.0+12238+63fe3aec.s390x::nodejs:12 +19
Show 3 more Red Hat advisories
  • RHSA-2021:3623 Released 2021-09-21 · Red Hat rating Important
    nodejs:12 security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) nodejs-1:12.22.5-1.module+el8.4.0+12242+af52a4c7.aarch64::nodejs:12, nodejs-1:12.22.5-1.module+el8.4.0+12242+af52a4c7.ppc64le::nodejs:12, nodejs-1:12.22.5-1.module+el8.4.0+12242+af52a4c7.s390x::nodejs:12 +19
  • RHSA-2021:3280 Released 2021-08-26 · Red Hat rating Important
    rh-nodejs14-nodejs and rh-nodejs14-nodejs-nodemon security update
    • Red Hat Software Collections for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) rh-nodejs14-nodejs-14.17.5-1.el7, rh-nodejs14-nodejs-devel-14.17.5-1.el7, rh-nodejs14-nodejs-docs-14.17.5-1.el7 +2
    • Red Hat Software Collections for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.7) rh-nodejs14-nodejs-14.17.5-1.el7, rh-nodejs14-nodejs-devel-14.17.5-1.el7, rh-nodejs14-nodejs-docs-14.17.5-1.el7 +2
    • Red Hat Software Collections for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) rh-nodejs14-nodejs-14.17.5-1.el7, rh-nodejs14-nodejs-devel-14.17.5-1.el7, rh-nodejs14-nodejs-docs-14.17.5-1.el7 +2
  • RHSA-2021:3281 Released 2021-08-26 · Red Hat rating Important
    rh-nodejs12-nodejs and rh-nodejs12-nodejs-nodemon security update
    • Red Hat Software Collections for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) rh-nodejs12-nodejs-12.22.5-1.el7, rh-nodejs12-nodejs-devel-12.22.5-1.el7, rh-nodejs12-nodejs-docs-12.22.5-1.el7 +2
    • Red Hat Software Collections for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.7) rh-nodejs12-nodejs-12.22.5-1.el7, rh-nodejs12-nodejs-devel-12.22.5-1.el7, rh-nodejs12-nodejs-docs-12.22.5-1.el7 +2
    • Red Hat Software Collections for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) rh-nodejs12-nodejs-12.22.5-1.el7, rh-nodejs12-nodejs-devel-12.22.5-1.el7, rh-nodejs12-nodejs-docs-12.22.5-1.el7 +2

Fixed in the same release

Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.

  • Release ·

    NodeJS Node 10.*, 11.* and 11 more versions

    3 records Highest priority Priority HIGH 1 HIGH, 2 MEDIUM

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2021-05792 Improper input validation in NodeJS NodePriority HIGH 68
    • TI-2021-05801 Use after free in NodeJS NodePriority MEDIUM 48
    Show all 3 records →

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Quay 3AffectedNo fix planned: Will not fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2021:3623, RHSA-2021:3666
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v. 8.1)Fixed RHSA-2021:3639
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v. 8.2)Fixed RHSA-2021:3638
Red Hat Software Collections for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2021:3280, RHSA-2021:3281
Red Hat Software Collections for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.7)Fixed RHSA-2021:3280, RHSA-2021:3281
Red Hat Software Collections for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2021:3280, RHSA-2021:3281
Not affected: 5 products
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
  • Red Hat Software Collections for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7)
  • Red Hat Software Collections for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.7)
  • Red Hat Software Collections for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7)

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2021-22939
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-9mvv-4q4j-q2j8

References

Exploit 1

Patch 5

Advisory 3

  • TI-2026-79288 Out-of-bounds write in Google Brotli decoder KEVCVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.2
  • TI-2023-23979 The HTTP/2 protocol allows a denial of service (server resource consumption) because… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
  • TI-2016-01993 The DES and Triple DES ciphers, as used in the TLS, SSH, and IPSec protocols and other… CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
  • TI-2024-03325 Command injection vulnerability in programing languages on Microsoft Windows operating system. CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2022-03472 X.509 Email Address Variable Length Buffer Overflow CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
  • TI-2022-03315 X.509 Email Address 4-byte Buffer Overflow CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
See all 186 →

Sources

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