CVE-2022-22138
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
All versions of package fast-string-search are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) when computations are incorrect for non-string inputs. One can cause the V8 to attempt reading from non-permitted locations and cause a segmentation fault due to the violation.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-06-17
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-22138?
All versions of package fast-string-search are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) when computations are incorrect for non-string inputs. One can cause the V8 to attempt reading from non-permitted locations and cause a segmentation fault due to the violation.
Is CVE-2022-22138 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-22138 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-22138?
CVE-2022-22138 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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