How severe is CVE-2022-37265?

CVE-2022-37265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-37265 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-2022-37265?

CVE-2022-37265 affects Stealjs Steal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37265?

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-2022-37265 published?

CVE-2022-37265 was published on 2022-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-37265

CVE-2022-37265 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Stealjs Steal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1321
Affected product: Stealjs Steal
Published: 2022-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Prototype pollution vulnerability in stealjs steal 2.2.4 via the alias variable in babel.js.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37265?: Prototype pollution vulnerability in stealjs steal 2.2.4 via the alias variable in babel.js.
How severe is CVE-2022-37265?: CVE-2022-37265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-37265 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-2022-37265?: CVE-2022-37265 affects Stealjs Steal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37265?: 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-2022-37265 published?: CVE-2022-37265 was published on 2022-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:stealjs:steal:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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