CVE-2022-22912

Name: CVE-2022-22912
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-17T19:15:08.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22912 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Prototype pollution vulnerability via .parse() in Plist before v3.0.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) and may lead to remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Prototype pollution vulnerability via .parse() in Plist before v3.0.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) and may lead to remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.39%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1321

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Plist Project	Plist	< 3.0.6

References

https://github.com/TooTallNate/plist.js/issues/114Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/TooTallNate/plist.js/issues/114Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22912?

Prototype pollution vulnerability via .parse() in Plist before v3.0.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) and may lead to remote code execution.

How severe is CVE-2022-22912?

CVE-2022-22912 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22912?

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-2022-22912?

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Source: NVD / NIST