CVE-2022-23631
CVE-2022-23631 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Blitzjs Blitz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-1321.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-1321
- Affected product: Blitzjs Blitz
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
superjson is a program to allow JavaScript expressions to be serialized to a superset of JSON. In versions prior to 1.8.1 superjson allows input to run arbitrary code on any server using superjson input without prior authentication or knowledge. The only requirement is that the server implements at least one endpoint which uses superjson during request processing. This has been patched in superjson 1.8.1. Users are advised to update. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-23631?
- superjson is a program to allow JavaScript expressions to be serialized to a superset of JSON. In versions prior to 1.8.1 superjson allows input to run arbitrary code on any server using superjson input without prior authentication or knowledge. The only requirement is that the server implements at least one endpoint which uses superjson during request processing. This has been patched in superjson 1.8.1. Users are advised to update. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
- How severe is CVE-2022-23631?
- CVE-2022-23631 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-23631 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-23631?
- CVE-2022-23631 primarily affects Blitzjs Blitz. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-23631?
- 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-2022-23631 published?
- CVE-2022-23631 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5888-ffcr-r425
- https://github.com/blitz-js/superjson/security/advisories/GHSA-5888-ffcr-r425
- https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/blitzjs-prototype-pollution/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:blitzjs:blitz:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:blitzjs:superjson:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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