CVE-2022-1929

Public Exploit
Exponential ReDoS in devcert

Description

An exponential ReDoS (Regular Expression Denial of Service) can be triggered in the devcert npm package, when an attacker is able to supply arbitrary input to the certificateFor method

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Third-Party Advisory jfrog.com
Affected: devcert devcert
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/devcert-redos-xray-211352/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1929?
CVE-2022-1929 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1929?
To fix CVE-2022-1929, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-1929 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1929 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1929?
CVE-2022-1929 affects devcert devcert.
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