CVE-2022-21191
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.48%
Last modified
CVE-2022-21191 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Versions of the package global-modules-path before 3.0.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to missing input sanitization or other checks and sandboxes being employed to the getPath function. . EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Versions of the package global-modules-path before 3.0.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to missing input sanitization or other checks and sandboxes being employed to the getPath function.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Global-Modules-Path Project | Global-Modules-Path | < 3.0.0 |
References
- https://github.com/lorenzomigliorero/npm-node-utils/blob/b55dd81c597db657c9751332bb2242403fd3e26b/index.js%23L186Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rosen-vladimirov/global-modules-path/commit/edbdaff077ea0cf295b1469923c06bbccad3c180Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rosen-vladimirov/global-modules-path/releases/tag/v3.0.0Third Party Advisory
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GLOBALMODULESPATH-3167973Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/lorenzomigliorero/npm-node-utils/blob/b55dd81c597db657c9751332bb2242403fd3e26b/index.js%23L186Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rosen-vladimirov/global-modules-path/commit/edbdaff077ea0cf295b1469923c06bbccad3c180Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rosen-vladimirov/global-modules-path/releases/tag/v3.0.0Third Party Advisory
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GLOBALMODULESPATH-3167973Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-21191?
Versions of the package global-modules-path before 3.0.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to missing input sanitization or other checks and sandboxes being employed to the getPath function.
How severe is CVE-2022-21191?
CVE-2022-21191 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21191?
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.
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