How severe is CVE-2022-0355?

CVE-2022-0355 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-0355 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0355?

CVE-2022-0355 primarily affects Simple-get Project Simple-get. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0355?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-0355 published?

CVE-2022-0355 was published on 2022-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0355

CVE-2022-0355 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simple-get Project Simple-get with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-212.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-212
Affected product: Simple-get Project Simple-get
Published: 2022-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0355?: Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in NPM simple-get prior to 4.0.1.
How severe is CVE-2022-0355?: CVE-2022-0355 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0355 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0355?: CVE-2022-0355 primarily affects Simple-get Project Simple-get. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0355?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-0355 published?: CVE-2022-0355 was published on 2022-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:simple-get_project:simple-get:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simple-get_project:simple-get:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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