CVE-2022-32222: nodejs node Cryptographic Issues

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-32222 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Cryptographic Issues vulnerability in nodejs node. EPSS estimates a 2.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 14-07-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 30-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A cryptographic vulnerability exists on Node.js on linux in versions of 18.x prior to 18.40.0 which allowed a default path for openssl.cnf that might be accessible under some circumstances to a non-admin user instead of /etc/ssl as was the case in versions prior to the upgrade to OpenSSL 3.

• CWE-310Cryptographic IssuesWeaknesses in this category are related to the design and implementation of data confidentiality and integrity. Frequently these deal with the use of encoding techniques, encryption libraries, and hashing algorithms. The weaknesses in this category could lead to a degradation of the quality data if they are not addressed.
• CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.