CVE-2023-22579: Due to improper parameter filtering in the sequalize js library, can a attacker peform injection.

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CRITICAL 9.9UPGRADE

CVE-2023-22579 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) affecting sequelize. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Due to improper parameter filtering in the sequalize js library, can a attacker peform injection.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.9 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-843
Published	2023-02-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure · Vendor: sequelizejs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-16 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sequelizejs sequelize UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.28.1 · 7.0.0 alpha1 · 7.0.0 alpha10 · 7.0.0 alpha11 · 7.0.0 alpha12 · 7.0.0 alpha13 · 7.0.0 alpha14 · 7.0.0 alpha15

Fixed in: 6.28.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls sequelize

2. UPGRADE to 6.28.1

npm install sequelize@">=6.28.1"

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-2023-22579?

sequelize: upgrade to 6.28.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-22579 being exploited?

CVE-2023-22579 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-2023-22579 affect?

CVE-2023-22579 affects sequelize. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). Due to improper parameter filtering in the sequalize js library, can a attacker peform injection.

How urgent is CVE-2023-22579?

Priority 49/100. Critical severity

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