CVE-2022-25851: The package jpeg-js before 0.4.4 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) where a particular piece of input w

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-25851 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jpeg-js. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The package jpeg-js before 0.4.4 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) where a particular piece of input will cause to enter an infinite loop and never return.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-835
Published	2022-06-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: jpeg-js project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-10 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jpeg-js project jpeg-js UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.4.4

Fixed in: 0.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls jpeg-js

2. UPGRADE to 0.4.4

npm install jpeg-js@">=0.4.4"

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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-2022-25851?

jpeg-js: upgrade to 0.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25851 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25851 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-2022-25851 affect?

CVE-2022-25851 affects jpeg-js. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The package jpeg-js before 0.4.4 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) where a particular piece of input will cause to enter an infinite loop and never return.

How urgent is CVE-2022-25851?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-8175 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE Uncontrolled resource consumption in `jpeg-js` before 0.4.0 may allow attacker to launch denial of service att

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