CVE-2022-29256

6.5 MEDIUM 0.4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

sharp is an application for Node.js image processing. Prior to version 0.30.5, there is a possible vulnerability in logic that is run only at `npm install` time when installing versions of `sharp` prior to the latest v0.30.5. If an attacker has the ability to set the value of the `PKG_CONFIG_PATH` environment variable in a build environment then they might be able to use this to inject an arbitrary command at `npm install` time. This is not part of any runtime code, does not affect Windows users at all, and is unlikely to affect anyone that already cares about the security of their build environment. This problem is fixed in version 0.30.5.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2022-05-25 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 04:39 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2022-05-25 22:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 04:39 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-77 · Command injection
Record status: Modified

Affected

Sharp Project Sharp < 0.30.5

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record