How severe is GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf?

GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf affects the following packages: ssl-utils (npm). Ecosystems affected: npm.

How do I fix GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf?

The records we use list no patched version of ssl-utils for GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf in my npm dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for ssl-utils, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

Is GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf, including 1 in-the-wild exploitation observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf?

GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 3.3%, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf?

GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf was published on June 3, 2022 and was last updated on November 8, 2023. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

📦 npm

Not in CISA KEV

OS Command injection in ssl-utilsGHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf

GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf is a OS Command Injection vulnerability in ssl-utils. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Also known asCVE-2021-34080

Published

Jun 3, 2022

Updated

Nov 8, 2023

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

1 known

Exploitation data as of Oct 31, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

3.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk-0.03%

Lower risk than most CVEs89th percentile — riskier than 89% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

How broadly this vulnerability is actually deployed: weekly install volume shows current usage, and reverse-dependency count shows how many other packages break if it stays unpatched.

3other npm packages depend on this — each one inherits the vulnerability until it's patched upstream

ssl-utilsnpm

100downloads / week

Description

OS Command Injection vulnerability in es128 ssl-utils 1.0.0 for Node.js allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unsanitized shell metacharacters provided to the createCertRequest() and the createCert() functions.

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
📦npm	`ssl-utils`	all versions	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

ssl-utilsssl-utils_project

≤ 1.0.0

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

OS Command Injection vulnerability in es128 ssl-utils 1.0.0 for Node.js …

advisory.checkmarx.netNVDJun 2022

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for ssl-utils, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of ssl-utils for GHSA-552j-pv39-f3jf. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.