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MEDIUM · 5.3

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-ad...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NodejsNode.Js>= 18.0.0, < 18.5.0
SiemensSinec Ins< 1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-310CWE-427

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-32222?

CVE-2022-32222 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). 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-ad...

How severe is CVE-2022-32222?

CVE-2022-32222 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32222?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js, Siemens Sinec Ins.