How severe is CVE-2022-0536?

CVE-2022-0536 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-0536 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0536?

CVE-2022-0536 affects Follow-redirects Project Follow-redirects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0536?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-0536 published?

CVE-2022-0536 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0536

CVE-2022-0536 is a low-severity vulnerability in Follow-redirects Project Follow-redirects with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.6)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-212
Affected product: Follow-redirects Project Follow-redirects
Published: 2022-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in NPM follow-redirects prior to 1.14.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0536?: Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in NPM follow-redirects prior to 1.14.8.
How severe is CVE-2022-0536?: CVE-2022-0536 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-0536 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0536?: CVE-2022-0536 affects Follow-redirects Project Follow-redirects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0536?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0536 published?: CVE-2022-0536 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:follow-redirects_project:follow-redirects:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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