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CVE-2022-29256

Possible vulnerability at 'npm install' time in sharp if an attacker has control over build environment

6.5 MediumFix available

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.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
High
User interaction
Required

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Exploit likelihood

0.39%Down 0.5 points since May 26, 2022
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

CVE List Score used 6.5

Possible vulnerability at 'npm install' time in sharp if an attacker has control over build environment

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.

Record
CVE-2022-29256
CVSS 3.1
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-77
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2022-6053 6.5

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.

Record
EUVD-2022-6053
CVSS 3.1
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-gp95-ppv5-3jc5 6.5

sharp vulnerable to Command Injection in post-installation over build environment

There's 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.

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. However, out of an abundance of caution, I've created this advisory.

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.

I've used the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) calculator to determine the maximum possible impact, which suggests a "medium" score of 5.9, but for most people the real impact will be dealing with the noise from automated security tooling that this advisory will bring.

AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MPR:X/MUI:R/MS:X/MC:X/MI:X/MA:X

This problem was fixed in commit a6aeef6 and published as part of sharp v0.30.5.

Thank you very much to @dwisiswant0 for the responsible disclosure.

Remember: if an attacker has control over environment variables in your build environment then you have a bigger problem to deal with than this issue.

Record
GHSA-gp95-ppv5-3jc5
CVSS 3.1
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-77, CWE-78
Updated
2026-11-02
NVD 6.5

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.

Record
CVE-2022-29256
CVSS 3.1
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 3.1
6.7 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0
4.6 MediumAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Weakness
CWE-77, CWE-78
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV 6.5

Possible vulnerability at 'npm install' time in sharp if an attacker has control over build environment

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.

Record
CVE-2022-29256
CVSS 3.1
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-77
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-gp95-ppv5-3jc5 6.5

sharp vulnerable to Command Injection in post-installation over build environment

There's 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.

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. However, out of an abundance of caution, I've created this advisory.

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.

I've used the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) calculator to determine the maximum possible impact, which suggests a "medium" score of 5.9, but for most people the real impact will be dealing with the noise from automated security tooling that this advisory will bring.

AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MPR:X/MUI:R/MS:X/MC:X/MI:X/MA:X

This problem was fixed in commit a6aeef6 and published as part of sharp v0.30.5.

Thank you very much to @dwisiswant0 for the responsible disclosure.

Remember: if an attacker has control over environment variables in your build environment then you have a bigger problem to deal with than this issue.

Record
GHSA-gp95-ppv5-3jc5
CVSS 3.1
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-77, CWE-78
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVCLSA-2026-1789549875 No score

TuxCare security update for sharp (1 CVE)

TuxCare rebuilt sharp to address 1 CVE. Fixed in 0.27.2-tuxcare.1.

Record
CLSA-2026-1789549875
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
sharp
npm
before 0.30.5
0.30.5
sharp
TuxCare:npm
0.27.2-tuxcare.0 up to 0.27.2-tuxcare.1, plus listed versions
0.27.2
0.27.2-tuxcare.1

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
first indexedCVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2022-29256 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.5) in Code16 Sharp, published May 25, 2022. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.39%, the 32nd percentile. Fixed in sharp 0.30.5.

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