CVE-2022-39239: netlify-ipx is an on-Demand image optimization for Netlify using ipx

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-39239 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting netlify-ipx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

netlify-ipx is an on-Demand image optimization for Netlify using ipx. In versions prior to 1.2.3, an attacker can bypass the source image domain allowlist by sending specially crafted headers, causing the handler to load and return arbitrary images. Because the response is cached globally, this image will then be served to visitors without requiring those headers to be set. XSS can be achieved by requesting a malicious SVG with embedded scripts,

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-918
Published	2022-09-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: nuxtjs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-23 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nuxtjs netlify-ipx UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.3

Fixed in: 1.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls netlify-ipx

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.3

npm install netlify-ipx@">=1.2.3"

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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-2022-39239?

netlify-ipx: upgrade to 1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-39239 being exploited?

CVE-2022-39239 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-2022-39239 affect?

CVE-2022-39239 affects netlify-ipx. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). netlify-ipx is an on-Demand image optimization for Netlify using ipx. In versions prior to 1.2.3, an attacker can bypass the source image domain allowlist by sending specially crafted headers, causing the handler to load and return arbitrar

How urgent is CVE-2022-39239?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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