Is CVE-2022-21186 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-21186 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-21186 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-21186 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-21186?

CVE-2022-21186 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-21186

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 5, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The package @acrontum/filesystem-template before 0.0.2 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Command Injection due to the fetchRepo API missing sanitization of the href field of external input.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The @acrontum/filesystem-template package is vulnerable to arbitrary command injection due to insufficient sanitization of the href field. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute commands on the host system.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, but no public exploit is currently known.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to version 0.0.2 or later of the @acrontum/filesystem-template package.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-21186 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.