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CVE-2022-37609

CWE-1321Published: October 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Prototype pollution vulnerability in beautify-web js-beautify 1.13.7 via the name variable in options.js.

Risk Analysis

A prototype pollution vulnerability exists in js-beautify, which could allow an attacker to manipulate object prototypes. This is rated as critical with a 9.8 CVSS score, posing a high risk to applications relying on this library.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The network vector indicates it could be exploited remotely with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Developers should update the js-beautify package to a version that addresses this prototype pollution issue.

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-2022-37609 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

js-beautify_project1 product(s)

js-beautify

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/blob/6fa891e982cc3d615eed9a1a20a4fc50721bff16/js/src/core/options.js#L167

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/blob/6fa891e982cc3d615eed9a1a20a4fc50721bff16/js/src/core/options.js#L167.aa

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/issues/2106

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/blob/6fa891e982cc3d615eed9a1a20a4fc50721bff16/js/src/core/options.js#L167

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/blob/6fa891e982cc3d615eed9a1a20a4fc50721bff16/js/src/core/options.js#L167.aa

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/issues/2106

All References (6)

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https://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/blob/6fa891e982cc3d615eed9a1a20a4fc50721bff16/js/src/core/options.js#L167Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/blob/6fa891e982cc3d615eed9a1a20a4fc50721bff16/js/src/core/options.js#L167.aaThird Party Advisory

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https://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/issues/2106Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/blob/6fa891e982cc3d615eed9a1a20a4fc50721bff16/js/src/core/options.js#L167Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/blob/6fa891e982cc3d615eed9a1a20a4fc50721bff16/js/src/core/options.js#L167.aaThird Party Advisory

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https://github.com/beautify-web/js-beautify/issues/2106Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-37609

CVSS Score9.8 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-1321

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedOct 11, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-1321)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2022-37609 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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