CVE-2022-37602: Prototype pollution vulnerability in karma-runner grunt-karma 4.0.1 via the key variable in grunt-karma.js.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-37602?

grunt-karma: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-37602 being exploited?

CVE-2022-37602 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-37602 affect?

CVE-2022-37602 affects grunt-karma. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Prototype pollution vulnerability in karma-runner grunt-karma 4.0.1 via the key variable in grunt-karma.js.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-37602?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-37602 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting grunt-karma. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Prototype pollution vulnerability in karma-runner grunt-karma 4.0.1 via the key variable in grunt-karma.js.

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	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1321
Published	2022-10-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: grunt-karma project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-14 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

grunt-karma project grunt-karma DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.1

1. Check installed version

npm ls grunt-karma

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.1

npm view grunt-karma versions npm install grunt-karma@"<4.0.1"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2022-37602?

grunt-karma: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-37602 being exploited?

CVE-2022-37602 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-2022-37602 affect?

CVE-2022-37602 affects grunt-karma. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Prototype pollution vulnerability in karma-runner grunt-karma 4.0.1 via the key variable in grunt-karma.js.

How urgent is CVE-2022-37602?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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