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HIGH

CVE-2022-29244

CWE-200Published: June 13, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

npm pack ignores root-level .gitignore and .npmignore file exclusion directives when run in a workspace or with a workspace flag (ie. `--workspaces`, `--workspace=<name>`). Anyone who has run `npm pack` or `npm publish` inside a workspace, as of v7.9.0 and v7.13.0 respectively, may be affected and have published files into the npm registry they did not intend to include. Users should upgrade to the latest, patched version of npm v8.11.0, run: npm i -g npm@latest . Node.js versions v16.15.1, v17.19.1, and v18.3.0 include the patched v8.11.0 version of npm.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-29244 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

netapp1 product(s)

ontap select deploy administration utility

npmjs1 product(s)

npm

Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/nodejs/node/pull/43210

PATCHhttps://github.com/nodejs/node/pull/43210

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/nodejs/node/releases/tag/v16.15.1

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/nodejs/node/releases/tag/v17.9.1

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/nodejs/node/releases/tag/v18.3.0

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/npm/cli/releases/tag/v8.11.0

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/npm/cli/security/advisories/GHSA-hj9c-8jmm-8c52

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/npm/cli/tree/latest/workspaces/libnpmpack

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/npm/cli/tree/latest/workspaces/libnpmpublish

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/npm/npm-packlist

ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220722-0007/

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/nodejs/node/releases/tag/v16.15.1

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/nodejs/node/releases/tag/v17.9.1

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/nodejs/node/releases/tag/v18.3.0

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/npm/cli/releases/tag/v8.11.0

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/npm/cli/security/advisories/GHSA-hj9c-8jmm-8c52

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/npm/cli/tree/latest/workspaces/libnpmpack

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/npm/cli/tree/latest/workspaces/libnpmpublish

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/npm/npm-packlist

ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220722-0007/

All References (20)

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https://github.com/nodejs/node/pull/43210Patch · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/nodejs/node/releases/tag/v16.15.1Release Notes · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/nodejs/node/releases/tag/v17.9.1Release Notes · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/nodejs/node/releases/tag/v18.3.0Release Notes · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/npm/cli/releases/tag/v8.11.0Release Notes · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/npm/cli/security/advisories/GHSA-hj9c-8jmm-8c52Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/npm/cli/tree/latest/workspaces/libnpmpackProduct · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/npm/cli/tree/latest/workspaces/libnpmpublishProduct · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/npm/npm-packlistProduct · Third Party Advisory

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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220722-0007/Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/nodejs/node/pull/43210Patch · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/nodejs/node/releases/tag/v16.15.1Release Notes · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/nodejs/node/releases/tag/v17.9.1Release Notes · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/nodejs/node/releases/tag/v18.3.0Release Notes · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/npm/cli/releases/tag/v8.11.0Release Notes · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-29244

CVSS Score7.5 / 10

SeverityHIGH

WeaknessCWE-200

CISA KEVNo

Affected2 vendor(s)

PublishedJun 13, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-200)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2022-29244 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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