CVE-2022-0355: Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in NPM simple-get prior to 4.0.1.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-0355?

simple-get: upgrade to 2.8.2, 3.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-0355 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0355 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-0355 affect?

CVE-2022-0355 affects simple-get. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in NPM simple-get prior to 4.0.1.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-0355?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-0355 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting simple-get. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in NPM simple-get prior to 4.0.1.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-212
Published	2022-01-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: simple-get project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-01-26 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simple-get project simple-get UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.8.2 · >= 3.0.0 and < 3.1.1 · 4.0.0

Fixed in: 2.8.2, 3.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls simple-get

2. UPGRADE to 2.8.2

npm install simple-get@">=2.8.2"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0

npm view simple-get versions npm install simple-get@"<3.0.0"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-0355?

simple-get: upgrade to 2.8.2, 3.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-0355 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0355 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-0355 affect?

CVE-2022-0355 affects simple-get. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in NPM simple-get prior to 4.0.1.

How urgent is CVE-2022-0355?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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