How serious is CVE-2022-2596?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.9 out of 10, classified as MEDIUM severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2022-2596?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2022-2596 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-2596?

CVE-2022-2596 affects node-fetch project node-fetch. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2596?

To remediate CVE-2022-2596, check for security patches from node-fetch project. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2022-2596

Medium

|5.9

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by sending specially crafted input that makes the application slow down significantly. It affects versions of the node-fetch library before 3.2.10, so users running those versions are at risk if they process untrusted data.

Technical Description

Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity in GitHub repository node-fetch/node-fetch prior to 3.2.10.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityHigh

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactNone

Integrity ImpactNone

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$828($500-$1K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 1304 days

Quick Information

Published

Aug 1, 2022

over 3 years ago

Last Modified

Feb 25, 2026

about 1 month ago

Vendor

node-fetch project

Product

node-fetch