CVE-2022-1650: Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in GitHub repository eventsource/eventsou

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HIGH 8.1WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-1650 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting eventsource, debian linux. 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 GitHub repository eventsource/eventsource prior to v2.0.2.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-212
Published	2022-05-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: debian · eventsource

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-12 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eventsource eventsource UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.1 · >= 2.0.0 and < 2.0.2

Fixed in: 1.1.1, 2.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy eventsource || rpm -q eventsource || eventsource --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade eventsource

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade eventsource

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison eventsource sudo apt install eventsource=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold eventsource

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list eventsource sudo dnf downgrade eventsource-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add eventsource

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.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2022-1650?

eventsource: upgrade to 1.1.1, 2.0.2; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1650 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1650 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-2022-1650 affect?

CVE-2022-1650 affects eventsource, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in GitHub repository eventsource/eventsource prior to v2.0.2.

How urgent is CVE-2022-1650?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

GitHub vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities

References

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