CVE-2022-22901: There is an Assertion in 'context_p->next_scanner_info_p->type == SCANNER_TYPE_FUNCTION' failed at parser_pars

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5MITIGATE

CVE-2022-22901 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting jerryscript. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

There is an Assertion in 'context_p->next_scanner_info_p->type == SCANNER_TYPE_FUNCTION' failed at parser_parse_function_arguments in /js/js-parser.c of JerryScript commit a6ab5e9.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-617
Published	2022-02-17
Last modified	2026-07-09

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jerryscript

Last updated 2026-07-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-17 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-09 01:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jerryscript jerryscript MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-22901?

jerryscript: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-22901 being exploited?

CVE-2022-22901 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-2022-22901 affect?

CVE-2022-22901 affects jerryscript. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). There is an Assertion in 'context_p->next_scanner_info_p->type == SCANNER_TYPE_FUNCTION' failed at parser_parse_function_arguments in /js/js-parser.c of JerryScript commit a6ab5e9.

How urgent is CVE-2022-22901?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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