PatchTheCVECVE-2025-9288: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in sha.js allows Input Data Manipulation.This issue affects sha.js: th
CVE-2025-9288 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting sha.js. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in sha.js allows Input Data Manipulation.This issue affects sha.js: through 2.4.11.
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 | 0.7% (top 46%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2025-08-20 |
| 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-2025-9288?
sha.js: upgrade to newer than 2.4.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-9288 being exploited?
CVE-2025-9288 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-2025-9288 affect?
CVE-2025-9288 affects sha.js. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). Improper Input Validation vulnerability in sha.js allows Input Data Manipulation.This issue affects sha.js: through 2.4.11.
How urgent is CVE-2025-9288?
Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action