How severe is CVE-2022-0841?

CVE-2022-0841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2022-0841 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0841?

CVE-2022-0841 primarily affects Npm-lockfile Project Npm-lockfile. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0841?

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-2022-0841 published?

CVE-2022-0841 was published on 2022-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0841

CVE-2022-0841 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Npm-lockfile Project Npm-lockfile with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Npm-lockfile Project Npm-lockfile
Published: 2022-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OS Command Injection in GitHub repository ljharb/npm-lockfile in v2.0.3 and v2.0.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0841?: OS Command Injection in GitHub repository ljharb/npm-lockfile in v2.0.3 and v2.0.4.
How severe is CVE-2022-0841?: CVE-2022-0841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2022-0841 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0841?: CVE-2022-0841 primarily affects Npm-lockfile Project Npm-lockfile. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0841?: 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-2022-0841 published?: CVE-2022-0841 was published on 2022-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:npm-lockfile_project:npm-lockfile:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:npm-lockfile_project:npm-lockfile:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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