PatchTheCVECVE-2022-25853: All versions of the package semver-tags are vulnerable to Command Injection via the getGitTagsRemote function
CVE-2022-25853 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting semver-tags. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of the package semver-tags are vulnerable to Command Injection via the getGitTagsRemote function due to improper input sanitization.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.4 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2023-02-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-25853?
semver-tags: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-25853 being exploited?
CVE-2022-25853 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-2022-25853 affect?
CVE-2022-25853 affects semver-tags. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). All versions of the package semver-tags are vulnerable to Command Injection via the getGitTagsRemote function due to improper input sanitization.
How urgent is CVE-2022-25853?
Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference