PatchTheCVECVE-2022-33987: The got package before 12.1.0 (also fixed in 11.8.5) for Node.js allows a redirect to a UNIX socket.
CVE-2022-33987 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting got. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The got package before 12.1.0 (also fixed in 11.8.5) for Node.js allows a redirect to a UNIX socket.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.4% (top 16%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2022-06-18 |
| 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-2022-33987?
got: upgrade to 11.8.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-33987 being exploited?
CVE-2022-33987 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-2022-33987 affect?
CVE-2022-33987 affects got. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The got package before 12.1.0 (also fixed in 11.8.5) for Node.js allows a redirect to a UNIX socket.
How urgent is CVE-2022-33987?
Priority 45/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action