PatchTheCVECVE-2022-0436: Path Traversal in GitHub repository gruntjs/grunt prior to 1.5.2.
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Routine
MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE
CVE-2022-0436 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting grunt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Path Traversal in GitHub repository gruntjs/grunt prior to 1.5.2.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2022-04-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
gruntjs grunt UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.5.2
Fixed in: 1.5.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
npm ls grunt
2. UPGRADE to 1.5.2
npm install grunt@">=1.5.2"
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.
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-2022-0436?
grunt: upgrade to 1.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-0436 being exploited?
CVE-2022-0436 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-2022-0436 affect?
CVE-2022-0436 affects grunt. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Path Traversal in GitHub repository gruntjs/grunt prior to 1.5.2.
How urgent is CVE-2022-0436?
Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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