CVE-2022-0144

Name: CVE-2022-0144
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-11T07:15:07.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0144 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. shelljs is vulnerable to Improper Privilege Management. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

shelljs is vulnerable to Improper Privilege Management

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Shelljs Project	Shelljs	< 0.8.5

References

https://github.com/shelljs/shelljs/commit/d919d22dd6de385edaa9d90313075a77f74b338cPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/50996581-c08e-4eed-a90e-c0bac082679cExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/shelljs/shelljs/commit/d919d22dd6de385edaa9d90313075a77f74b338cPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/50996581-c08e-4eed-a90e-c0bac082679cExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0144?

shelljs is vulnerable to Improper Privilege Management

How severe is CVE-2022-0144?

CVE-2022-0144 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0144?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0144?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST