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CVE-2022-24785
Path Traversal: 'dir/../../filename' in moment.locale
Description
Impact
This vulnerability impacts npm (server) users of moment.js, especially if user provided locale string, eg fr is directly used to switch moment locale.
Patches
This problem is patched in 2.29.2, and the patch can be applied to all affected versions (from 1.0.1 up until 2.29.1, inclusive).
Workarounds
Sanitize user-provided locale name before passing it to moment.js.
References
Are there any links users can visit to find out more?
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in moment repo
Patch Available
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Score
Severity
Ecosystem
JavaScript
Publish Date
April 4, 2022
Modified Date
November 4, 2025
Score Vector
Affected Versions

