How severe is CVE-2022-32222?

CVE-2022-32222 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-32222 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-2022-32222?

CVE-2022-32222 primarily affects Nodejs Node.js. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32222?

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

When was CVE-2022-32222 published?

CVE-2022-32222 was published on 2022-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32222

CVE-2022-32222 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nodejs Node.js with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Nodejs Node.js
Published: 2022-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cryptographic vulnerability exists on Node.js on linux in versions of 18.x prior to 18.40.0 which allowed a default path for openssl.cnf that might be accessible under some circumstances to a non-admin user instead of /etc/ssl as was the case in versions prior to the upgrade to OpenSSL 3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32222?: A cryptographic vulnerability exists on Node.js on linux in versions of 18.x prior to 18.40.0 which allowed a default path for openssl.cnf that might be accessible under some circumstances to a non-admin user instead of /etc/ssl as was the case in versions prior to the upgrade to OpenSSL 3.
How severe is CVE-2022-32222?: CVE-2022-32222 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-32222 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-2022-32222?: CVE-2022-32222 primarily affects Nodejs Node.js. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32222?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-32222 published?: CVE-2022-32222 was published on 2022-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/1695596

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_ins:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*

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