HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-37264
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-37264

CWE-1321Published: September 15, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Prototype pollution vulnerability in stealjs steal 2.2.4 via the optionName variable in main.js.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A prototype pollution vulnerability exists in the StealJS library, which can be exploited to achieve remote code execution. This critical 9.8-rated flaw poses a significant risk to applications using the affected library.

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

Recommended Action

Update to a patched version of the StealJS library. Review application code for potential prototype pollution vectors.

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-2022-37264 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

stealjs1 product(s)
steal
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/stealjs/steal/blob/c9dd1eb19ed3f97aeb93cf9dcea5d68ad5d0ced9/main.js#L2194
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/stealjs/steal/blob/c9dd1eb19ed3f97aeb93cf9dcea5d68ad5d0ced9/main.js#L647
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/stealjs/steal/issues/1533
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/stealjs/steal/blob/c9dd1eb19ed3f97aeb93cf9dcea5d68ad5d0ced9/main.js#L2194
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/stealjs/steal/blob/c9dd1eb19ed3f97aeb93cf9dcea5d68ad5d0ced9/main.js#L647
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/stealjs/steal/issues/1533

All References (6)

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https://github.com/stealjs/steal/blob/c9dd1eb19ed3f97aeb93cf9dcea5d68ad5d0ced9/main.js#L2194Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/stealjs/steal/blob/c9dd1eb19ed3f97aeb93cf9dcea5d68ad5d0ced9/main.js#L647Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/stealjs/steal/issues/1533Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/stealjs/steal/blob/c9dd1eb19ed3f97aeb93cf9dcea5d68ad5d0ced9/main.js#L2194Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/stealjs/steal/blob/c9dd1eb19ed3f97aeb93cf9dcea5d68ad5d0ced9/main.js#L647Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/stealjs/steal/issues/1533Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-37264
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-1321
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 15, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-37264 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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