CVE-2022-39287: tiny-csrf is a Node.js cross site request forgery (CSRF) protection middleware

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-39287 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting tiny-csrf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

tiny-csrf is a Node.js cross site request forgery (CSRF) protection middleware. In versions prior to 1.1.0 cookies were not encrypted and thus CSRF tokens were transmitted in the clear. This issue has been addressed in commit `8eead6d` and the patch with be included in version 1.1.0. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2022-10-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: tiny-csrf project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-07 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tiny-csrf project tiny-csrf UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.0

Fixed in: 1.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls tiny-csrf

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.0

npm install tiny-csrf@">=1.1.0"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-39287?

tiny-csrf: upgrade to 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-39287 being exploited?

CVE-2022-39287 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-2022-39287 affect?

CVE-2022-39287 affects tiny-csrf. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). tiny-csrf is a Node.js cross site request forgery (CSRF) protection middleware. In versions prior to 1.1.0 cookies were not encrypted and thus CSRF tokens were transmitted in the clear. This issue has been addressed in commit `8eead6d` and

How urgent is CVE-2022-39287?

Priority 39/100. High severity

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities

References

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