Is CVE-2022-25644 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-25644 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-25644 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-25644 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25644?

CVE-2022-25644 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-25644

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 29, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

All versions of package @pendo324/get-process-by-name are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution due to improper sanitization of getProcessByName function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The @pendo324/get-process-by-name package contains a vulnerability that allows arbitrary code execution due to improper input sanitization. This critical flaw can be exploited remotely to compromise the host system.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV database. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the @pendo324/get-process-by-name package to a secure version that sanitizes inputs correctly.

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-2022-25644 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.