CVE-2022-40082

Name: CVE-2022-40082
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-28T14:15:10.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40082 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Hertz v0.3.0 ws discovered to contain a path traversal vulnerability via the normalizePath function.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Hertz v0.3.0 ws discovered to contain a path traversal vulnerability via the normalizePath function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cloudwego	Hertz	0.3.0

References

https://github.com/cloudwego/hertz/issues/228Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cloudwego/hertz/pull/229Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cloudwego/hertz/issues/228Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cloudwego/hertz/pull/229Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40082?

Hertz v0.3.0 ws discovered to contain a path traversal vulnerability via the normalizePath function.

How severe is CVE-2022-40082?

CVE-2022-40082 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40082?

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-2022-40082?

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Source: NVD / NIST