CVE-2022-37602

Name: CVE-2022-37602
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-14T11:15:09.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37602 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Prototype pollution vulnerability in karma-runner grunt-karma 4.0.1 via the key variable in grunt-karma.js.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Prototype pollution vulnerability in karma-runner grunt-karma 4.0.1 via the key variable in grunt-karma.js.

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

1.62%

73.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Grunt-Karma Project	Grunt-Karma	4.0.1

References

https://github.com/karma-runner/grunt-karma/blob/45b925964f55870f375c6e670d9945b223c984f5/tasks/grunt-karma.js#L109Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/karma-runner/grunt-karma/blob/45b925964f55870f375c6e670d9945b223c984f5/tasks/grunt-karma.js#L26Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/karma-runner/grunt-karma/issues/311Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/karma-runner/grunt-karma/blob/45b925964f55870f375c6e670d9945b223c984f5/tasks/grunt-karma.js#L109Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/karma-runner/grunt-karma/blob/45b925964f55870f375c6e670d9945b223c984f5/tasks/grunt-karma.js#L26Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/karma-runner/grunt-karma/issues/311Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37602?

Prototype pollution vulnerability in karma-runner grunt-karma 4.0.1 via the key variable in grunt-karma.js.

How severe is CVE-2022-37602?

CVE-2022-37602 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37602?

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