CVE-2022-21191: Versions of the package global-modules-path before 3.0.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to missing in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-21191?

global-modules-path: upgrade to 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-21191 being exploited?

CVE-2022-21191 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-2022-21191 affect?

CVE-2022-21191 affects global-modules-path. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Versions of the package global-modules-path before 3.0.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to missing input sanitization or other checks and sandboxes being employed to the getPath function.

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HIGH 7.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-21191 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting global-modules-path. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Versions of the package global-modules-path before 3.0.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to missing input sanitization or other checks and sandboxes being employed to the getPath function.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78, CWE-77
Published	2023-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: global-modules-path project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-13 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

global-modules-path project global-modules-path UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.0

Fixed in: 3.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy global-modules-path || rpm -q global-modules-path || global-modules-path --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade global-modules-path

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade global-modules-path

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-21191?

global-modules-path: upgrade to 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-21191 being exploited?

CVE-2022-21191 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-2022-21191 affect?

CVE-2022-21191 affects global-modules-path. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Versions of the package global-modules-path before 3.0.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to missing input sanitization or other checks and sandboxes being employed to the getPath function.

How urgent is CVE-2022-21191?

Priority 45/100. High severity

References

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