HIGH
CVE-2022-21144
CWE-20Published: May 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
This affects all versions of package libxmljs. When invoking the libxmljs.parseXml function with a non-buffer argument the V8 code will attempt invoking the .toString method of the argument. If the argument's toString value is not a Function object V8 will crash.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-21144 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
libxmljs_project1 product(s)
libxmljs
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://github.com/libxmljs/libxmljs/commit/2501807bde9b38cfaed06d1e140487516d91379dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/libxmljs/libxmljs/pull/594Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-LIBXMLJS-2348756Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/libxmljs/libxmljs/commit/2501807bde9b38cfaed06d1e140487516d91379dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/libxmljs/libxmljs/pull/594Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-LIBXMLJS-2348756Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-21144
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 1, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-21144 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.