CVE-2022-0355

Simple-get vulnerability

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 2.02%

Published26 Jan 2022

Description

Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in NPM simple-get prior to 4.0.1.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Simple-get4.0.0 · ≥ 3.0.0 < 3.1.1 · < 2.8.2

Remediation

Fixed in

Simple-get≥ 3.1.1

Patch & vendor advisories

https://github.com/feross/simple-get/commit/e4af095e06cd69a9235013e8507e220a79b9684f

References

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-wpg7-2c88-r8xvThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/feross/simple-get/commit/e4af095e06cd69a9235013e8507e220a79b9684fPatchThird Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/42c79c23-6646-46c4-871d-219c0d4b4e31ExploitThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-0355 being actively exploited?

CVE-2022-0355 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.02%.

How severe is CVE-2022-0355?

CVE-2022-0355 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-0355?

Affected products include Simple-get.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0355?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Simple-get 3.1.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.