CVE-2022-1286
CVE-2022-1286 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mruby 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Mruby
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
heap-buffer-overflow in mrb_vm_exec in mruby/mruby in GitHub repository mruby/mruby prior to 3.2. Possible arbitrary code execution if being exploited.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1286?
- heap-buffer-overflow in mrb_vm_exec in mruby/mruby in GitHub repository mruby/mruby prior to 3.2. Possible arbitrary code execution if being exploited.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1286?
- CVE-2022-1286 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-2022-1286 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-1286?
- CVE-2022-1286 affects Mruby. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1286?
- 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-2022-1286 published?
- CVE-2022-1286 was published on 2022-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/mruby/mruby/commit/b1d0296a937fe278239bdfac840a3fd0e93b3ee9
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/f918376e-b488-4113-963d-ffe8716e4189
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mruby:mruby:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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