HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-41957
HIGH

CVE-2022-41957

CWE-690Published: November 28, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Muhammara is a node module with c/cpp bindings to modify PDF with JavaScript for node or electron. The package muhammara before 2.6.2 and from 3.0.0 and before 3.3.0, as well as all versions of muhammara's predecessor package hummus, are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) when supplied with a maliciously crafted PDF file to be parsed. The issue has been patched in muhammara version 3.4.0 and the fix has been backported to version 2.6.2. As a workaround, do not process files from untrusted sources. If using hummus, replace the package with muhammara.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-41957 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

hummus_project1 product(s)
hummus
muhammara_project1 product(s)
muhammara
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
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Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/pull/235
PATCHhttps://github.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/pull/238
PATCHhttps://github.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/pull/235
PATCHhttps://github.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/pull/238
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/security/advisories/GHSA-2r7v-cmch-5x26
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/security/advisories/GHSA-2r7v-cmch-5x26

All References (6)

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https://github.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/pull/235Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/pull/238Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/security/advisories/GHSA-2r7v-cmch-5x26Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/pull/235Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/pull/238Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/security/advisories/GHSA-2r7v-cmch-5x26Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-41957
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-690
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 28, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-41957 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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