How severe is CVE-2022-32213?

CVE-2022-32213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-32213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32213?

CVE-2022-32213 primarily affects Llhttp. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32213?

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

When was CVE-2022-32213 published?

CVE-2022-32213 was published on 2022-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32213

Q: What is CVE-2022-32213?

The llhttp parser <v14.20.1, <v16.17.1 and <v18.9.1 in the http module in Node.js does not correctly parse and validate Transfer-Encoding headers and can lead to HTTP Request Smuggling (HRS).

CVE-2022-32213 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Llhttp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-444.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-444
Affected product: Llhttp
Published: 2022-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The llhttp parser <v14.20.1, <v16.17.1 and <v18.9.1 in the http module in Node.js does not correctly parse and validate Transfer-Encoding headers and can lead to HTTP Request Smuggling (HRS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32213?: The llhttp parser <v14.20.1, <v16.17.1 and <v18.9.1 in the http module in Node.js does not correctly parse and validate Transfer-Encoding headers and can lead to HTTP Request Smuggling (HRS).
How severe is CVE-2022-32213?: CVE-2022-32213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-32213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32213?: CVE-2022-32213 primarily affects Llhttp. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-32213 published?: CVE-2022-32213 was published on 2022-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:llhttp:llhttp:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:1.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stormshield:stormshield_management_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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