CVE-2022-38900: decode-uri-component 0.2.0 is vulnerable to Improper Input Validation resulting in DoS.

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-38900 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting decode-uri-component. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

decode-uri-component 0.2.0 is vulnerable to Improper Input Validation resulting in DoS.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
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	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	23.6% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2022-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: decode-uri-component project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-28 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

decode-uri-component project decode-uri-component DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy decode-uri-component || rpm -q decode-uri-component || decode-uri-component --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison decode-uri-component sudo apt install decode-uri-component=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold decode-uri-component

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list decode-uri-component sudo dnf downgrade decode-uri-component-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add decode-uri-component

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-38900?

decode-uri-component: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-38900 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38900 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-2022-38900 affect?

CVE-2022-38900 affects decode-uri-component. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). decode-uri-component 0.2.0 is vulnerable to Improper Input Validation resulting in DoS.

How urgent is CVE-2022-38900?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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