CVE-2022-1243: CRHTLF can lead to invalid protocol extraction potentially leading to XSS in GitHub repository medialize/uri.j

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1243?

uri.js: upgrade to 1.19.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1243 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1243 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-2022-1243 affect?

CVE-2022-1243 affects uri.js. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). CRHTLF can lead to invalid protocol extraction potentially leading to XSS in GitHub repository medialize/uri.js prior to 1.19.11.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1243?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1243 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting uri.js. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CRHTLF can lead to invalid protocol extraction potentially leading to XSS in GitHub repository medialize/uri.js prior to 1.19.11.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2022-04-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: uri.js project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-05 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

uri.js project uri.js UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.19.11

Fixed in: 1.19.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy uri.js || rpm -q uri.js || uri.js --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.19.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade uri.js

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade uri.js

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2022-1243?

uri.js: upgrade to 1.19.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1243 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1243 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-2022-1243 affect?

CVE-2022-1243 affects uri.js. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). CRHTLF can lead to invalid protocol extraction potentially leading to XSS in GitHub repository medialize/uri.js prior to 1.19.11.

How urgent is CVE-2022-1243?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

GitHub vulnerabilities

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References

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