Is CVE-2022-31179 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-31179 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-31179 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-31179 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-31179?

CVE-2022-31179 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-31179

CWE-74Published: August 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Shescape is a simple shell escape package for JavaScript. Versions prior to 1.5.8 were found to be subject to code injection on windows. This impacts users that use Shescape (any API function) to escape arguments for cmd.exe on Windows An attacker can omit all arguments following their input by including a line feed character (`'\n'`) in the payload. This bug has been patched in [v1.5.8] which you can upgrade to now. No further changes are required. Alternatively, line feed characters (`'\n'`) can be stripped out manually or the user input can be made the last argument (this only limits the impact).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Shescape versions prior to 1.5.8 are vulnerable to code injection on Windows when escaping arguments for cmd.exe. This critical flaw, rated 9.8, allows attackers to terminate command strings prematurely using line feed characters. It is not in the CISA KEV.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to Shescape version 1.5.8 or later. Alternatively, manually strip line feed characters from user input.

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-2022-31179 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.