CVE-2022-29823
CWE-1321Published: October 26, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Feather-Sequalize cleanQuery method uses insecure recursive logic to filter unsupported keys from the query object. This results in a Remote Code Execution (RCE) with privileges of application.
Risk Analysis
The cleanQuery method in feathers-sequelize uses insecure recursive logic, leading to remote code execution with application privileges. This critical 9.8 CVSS flaw allows remote attackers to compromise the system.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV database. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update the feathers-sequelize package to a patched version. Review and sanitize all query objects before processing.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-29823 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-29823 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts