CVE-2022-21231: All versions of package deep-get-set are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the 'deep' function

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-21231 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting deep-get-set. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

All versions of package deep-get-set are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the 'deep' function. **Note:** This vulnerability derives from an incomplete fix of [CVE-2020-7715](https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DEEPGETSET-598666)

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1321
Published	2022-06-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: deep-get-set project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-24 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deep-get-set project deep-get-set MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls deep-get-set

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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-2022-21231?

deep-get-set: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-21231 being exploited?

CVE-2022-21231 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-2022-21231 affect?

CVE-2022-21231 affects deep-get-set. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). All versions of package deep-get-set are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the 'deep' function. **Note:** This vulnerability derives from an incomplete fix of [CVE-2020-7715](https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DEEPGETSET-598666)

How urgent is CVE-2022-21231?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-7715 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE All versions of package deep-get-set are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the main function.

References

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