How severe is CVE-2022-25851?

CVE-2022-25851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-25851 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25851?

CVE-2022-25851 affects Jpeg-js Project Jpeg-js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25851?

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

When was CVE-2022-25851 published?

CVE-2022-25851 was published on 2022-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25851

CVE-2022-25851 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jpeg-js Project Jpeg-js with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Jpeg-js Project Jpeg-js
Published: 2022-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The package jpeg-js before 0.4.4 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) where a particular piece of input will cause to enter an infinite loop and never return.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25851?: The package jpeg-js before 0.4.4 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) where a particular piece of input will cause to enter an infinite loop and never return.
How severe is CVE-2022-25851?: CVE-2022-25851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-25851 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25851?: CVE-2022-25851 affects Jpeg-js Project Jpeg-js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25851?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-25851 published?: CVE-2022-25851 was published on 2022-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jpeg-js_project:jpeg-js:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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