CVE-2022-32223

Name: CVE-2022-32223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-14T15:15:08.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 1.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32223 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Node.js is vulnerable to Hijack Execution Flow: DLL Hijacking under certain conditions on Windows platforms.This vulnerability can be exploited if the victim has the following dependencies on a Windows machine:* OpenSSL has been installed and “C:\Program Files\Common Files\SSL\openssl.cnf” exists.Whenever the above conditions are present, `node.exe` will search for `providers.dll` in the current user directory.After that, `node.exe` will try to search for `providers.dll` by the DLL Search Order in Windows.It is possible for an attacker to place the malicious file `providers.dll` under a variety of paths and exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Node.js is vulnerable to Hijack Execution Flow: DLL Hijacking under certain conditions on Windows platforms.This vulnerability can be exploited if the victim has the following dependencies on a Windows machine:* OpenSSL has been installed and “C:\Program Files\Common Files\SSL\openssl.cnf” exists.Whenever the above conditions are present, `node.exe` will search for `providers.dll` in the current user directory.After that, `node.exe` will try to search for `providers.dll` by the DLL Search Order in Windows.It is possible for an attacker to place the malicious file `providers.dll` under a variety of paths and exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.60%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nodejs	Node.Js	>= 14.0.0, <= 14.14.0
Nodejs	Node.Js	>= 14.14.0, < 14.20.0
Nodejs	Node.Js	>= 16.0.0, <= 16.12.0
Nodejs	Node.Js	>= 16.13.0, < 16.16.0
Nodejs	Node.Js	>= 18.0.0, < 18.0.5

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/1447455Permissions Required
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/july-2022-security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220915-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1447455Permissions Required
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/july-2022-security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220915-0001/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32223?

How severe is CVE-2022-32223?

CVE-2022-32223 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32223?

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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Source: NVD / NIST