How severe is CVE-2022-0686?

CVE-2022-0686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-0686 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-2022-0686?

CVE-2022-0686 affects Url-parse Project Url-parse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0686?

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

When was CVE-2022-0686 published?

CVE-2022-0686 was published on 2022-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0686

CVE-2022-0686 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Url-parse Project Url-parse with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Url-parse Project Url-parse
Published: 2022-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in NPM url-parse prior to 1.5.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0686?: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in NPM url-parse prior to 1.5.8.
How severe is CVE-2022-0686?: CVE-2022-0686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-0686 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-2022-0686?: CVE-2022-0686 affects Url-parse Project Url-parse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0686?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-0686 published?: CVE-2022-0686 was published on 2022-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:url-parse_project:url-parse:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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