How severe is CVE-2022-43441?

CVE-2022-43441 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-43441 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43441?

CVE-2022-43441 affects Ghost Sqlite3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43441?

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-2022-43441 published?

CVE-2022-43441 was published on 2023-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43441

CVE-2022-43441 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ghost Sqlite3 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-913.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-913
Affected product: Ghost Sqlite3
Published: 2023-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A code execution vulnerability exists in the Statement Bindings functionality of Ghost Foundation node-sqlite3 5.1.1. A specially-crafted Javascript file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide malicious input to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43441?: A code execution vulnerability exists in the Statement Bindings functionality of Ghost Foundation node-sqlite3 5.1.1. A specially-crafted Javascript file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide malicious input to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-43441?: CVE-2022-43441 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-43441 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43441?: CVE-2022-43441 affects Ghost Sqlite3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43441?: 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-2022-43441 published?: CVE-2022-43441 was published on 2023-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ghost:sqlite3:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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