CVE-2022-25940
CVE-2022-25940 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lite-server Project Lite-server 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Lite-server Project Lite-server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
All versions of package lite-server are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) when an attacker sends an HTTP request and includes control characters that the decodeURI() function is unable to parse.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-25940?
- All versions of package lite-server are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) when an attacker sends an HTTP request and includes control characters that the decodeURI() function is unable to parse.
- How severe is CVE-2022-25940?
- CVE-2022-25940 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-2022-25940 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-25940?
- CVE-2022-25940 affects Lite-server Project Lite-server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-25940?
- 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-2022-25940 published?
- CVE-2022-25940 was published on 2022-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://gist.github.com/lirantal/832382155e00da92bfd8bb3adea474eb
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-3175617
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-LITESERVER-3153540
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lite-server_project:lite-server:-:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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