HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-25171
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-25171

CWE-78Published: December 20, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The package p4 before 0.0.7 are vulnerable to Command Injection via the run() function due to improper input sanitization

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The p4 package is vulnerable to command injection due to insufficient input sanitization in the run() function. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update the p4 package to version 0.0.7 or later.

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-2022-25171 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

p4_project1 product(s)
p4
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/natelong/p4/commit/ae42e251beabf67c00539ec0e1d7aa149ca445fb
PATCHhttps://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-P4-3167330
PATCHhttps://github.com/natelong/p4/commit/ae42e251beabf67c00539ec0e1d7aa149ca445fb
PATCHhttps://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-P4-3167330
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/natelong/p4/blob/master/p4.js%23L12
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/natelong/p4/blob/master/p4.js%23L12

All References (6)

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https://github.com/natelong/p4/blob/master/p4.js%23L12Broken Link · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/natelong/p4/commit/ae42e251beabf67c00539ec0e1d7aa149ca445fbPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-P4-3167330Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/natelong/p4/blob/master/p4.js%23L12Broken Link · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/natelong/p4/commit/ae42e251beabf67c00539ec0e1d7aa149ca445fbPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-P4-3167330Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-25171
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 20, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-25171 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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