CVE-2022-25644: All versions of package @pendo324/get-process-by-name are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution due to improp

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-25644 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting get-process-by-name. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

All versions of package @pendo324/get-process-by-name are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution due to improper sanitization of getProcessByName function.

Why this priority

Critical 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	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: get-process-by-name project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-29 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

get-process-by-name project get-process-by-name 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 get-process-by-name || rpm -q get-process-by-name || get-process-by-name --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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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-2022-25644?

get-process-by-name: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25644 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25644 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-2022-25644 affect?

CVE-2022-25644 affects get-process-by-name. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). All versions of package @pendo324/get-process-by-name are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution due to improper sanitization of getProcessByName function.

How urgent is CVE-2022-25644?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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