CVE-2022-23812: This affects the package node-ipc from 10.1.1 and before 10.1.3

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-23812?

node-ipc: upgrade to 10.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-23812 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23812 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-2022-23812 affect?

CVE-2022-23812 affects node-ipc. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). This affects the package node-ipc from 10.1.1 and before 10.1.3. This package contains malicious code, that targets users with IP located in Russia or Belarus, and overwrites their files with a heart emoji. **Note**: from versions 11.0.0 on

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-23812?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-23812 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting node-ipc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This affects the package node-ipc from 10.1.1 and before 10.1.3. This package contains malicious code, that targets users with IP located in Russia or Belarus, and overwrites their files with a heart emoji. **Note**: from versions 11.0.0 onwards, instead of having malicious code directly in the source of this package, node-ipc imports the peacenotwar package that includes potentially undesired behavior. Malicious Code: **Note:** Don't run it! js

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-03-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: node-ipc project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-16 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

node-ipc project node-ipc UPGRADE

Affected: >= 10.1.1 and < 10.1.3 · >= 11.0.0

Fixed in: 10.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.1.1

1. Check installed version

npm ls node-ipc

2. UPGRADE to 10.1.3

npm install node-ipc@">=10.1.3"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.1.1

npm view node-ipc versions npm install node-ipc@"<10.1.1"

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.

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-2022-23812?

node-ipc: upgrade to 10.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-23812 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23812 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-2022-23812 affect?

CVE-2022-23812 affects node-ipc. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). This affects the package node-ipc from 10.1.1 and before 10.1.3. This package contains malicious code, that targets users with IP located in Russia or Belarus, and overwrites their files with a heart emoji. **Note**: from versions 11.0.0 on

How urgent is CVE-2022-23812?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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