PatchTheCVECVE-2023-42282: The ip package before 1.1.9 for Node.js might allow SSRF because some IP addresses (such as 0x7f.1) are improp
CVE-2023-42282 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The ip package before 1.1.9 for Node.js might allow SSRF because some IP addresses (such as 0x7f.1) are improperly categorized as globally routable via isPublic.
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 | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 24%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-918 |
| Published | 2024-02-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-42282?
ip: upgrade to 1.1.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-42282 being exploited?
CVE-2023-42282 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-2023-42282 affect?
CVE-2023-42282 affects ip. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The ip package before 1.1.9 for Node.js might allow SSRF because some IP addresses (such as 0x7f.1) are improperly categorized as globally routable via isPublic.
How urgent is CVE-2023-42282?
Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action