How severe is CVE-2022-0890?

CVE-2022-0890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-0890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0890?

CVE-2022-0890 affects Mruby. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0890?

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

When was CVE-2022-0890 published?

CVE-2022-0890 was published on 2022-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0890

CVE-2022-0890 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mruby with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Mruby
Published: 2022-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository mruby/mruby prior to 3.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0890?: NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository mruby/mruby prior to 3.2.
How severe is CVE-2022-0890?: CVE-2022-0890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0890?: CVE-2022-0890 affects Mruby. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0890?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0890 published?: CVE-2022-0890 was published on 2022-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mruby:mruby:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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