CVE-2022-1929
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.60%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1929 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An exponential ReDoS (Regular Expression Denial of Service) can be triggered in the devcert npm package, when an attacker is able to supply arbitrary input to the certificateFor method. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exponential ReDoS (Regular Expression Denial of Service) can be triggered in the devcert npm package, when an attacker is able to supply arbitrary input to the certificateFor method
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Devcert Project | Devcert | < 1.2.1 |
References
- https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/devcert-redos-xray-211352/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/devcert-redos-xray-211352/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1929?
An exponential ReDoS (Regular Expression Denial of Service) can be triggered in the devcert npm package, when an attacker is able to supply arbitrary input to the certificateFor method
How severe is CVE-2022-1929?
CVE-2022-1929 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1929?
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.
How Strix Helps
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