PatchTheCVECVE-2022-25904: All versions of package safe-eval are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution which allows an attacker to add or mod
CVE-2022-25904 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting safe-eval. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of package safe-eval are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution which allows an attacker to add or modify properties of the Object.prototype.Consolidate when using the function safeEval. This is because the function uses vm variable, leading an attacker to modify properties of the Object.prototype.
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 | 0.9% (top 39%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-1321 |
| Published | 2022-12-20 |
| 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-2022-25904?
safe-eval: upgrade to newer than 0.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-25904 being exploited?
CVE-2022-25904 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-2022-25904 affect?
CVE-2022-25904 affects safe-eval. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). All versions of package safe-eval are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution which allows an attacker to add or modify properties of the Object.prototype.Consolidate when using the function safeEval. This is because the function uses vm variable
How urgent is CVE-2022-25904?
Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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