CVE-2022-42002: SonicJS through 0.6.0 allows file overwrite

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CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-42002 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting sonicjs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SonicJS through 0.6.0 allows file overwrite. It has the following mutations that are used for updating files: fileCreate and fileUpdate. Both of these mutations can be called without any authentication to overwrite any files on a SonicJS application, leading to Arbitrary File Write and Delete.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2022-10-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sonicjs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-01 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sonicjs sonicjs UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.6.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls sonicjs

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.6.0

npm install sonicjs@">0.6.0"

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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-2022-42002?

sonicjs: upgrade to newer than 0.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-42002 being exploited?

CVE-2022-42002 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-2022-42002 affect?

CVE-2022-42002 affects sonicjs. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). SonicJS through 0.6.0 allows file overwrite. It has the following mutations that are used for updating files: fileCreate and fileUpdate. Both of these mutations can be called without any authentication to overwrite any files on a SonicJS ap

How urgent is CVE-2022-42002?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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