CVE-2022-22662

What it actually does

A cookie management issue allows processing of maliciously crafted web content to disclose sensitive user information due to insufficient state management.

Why it matters to the business

Attackers may obtain private user data, leading to privacy breaches and potential regulatory or reputational harm in environments using the affected package.

How an attack unfolds

An attacker crafts malicious web content that exploits weak cookie state handling; when a user processes the content the flaw leaks sensitive information without further interaction.

How to fix it

Upgrade pypa/pipenv to the fixed commit 2e690343e18d80c815a40126ac6ed5527b92d05f.

How to confirm the fix worked

Confirm the installed version contains commit 2e690343e18d80c815a40126ac6ed5527b92d05f and retest cookie handling with crafted web content.

Typical attack path

1. Craft malicious web content targeting cookie state management
2. Deliver content via web channel requiring user interaction
3. Victim software processes the content
4. Sensitive information is disclosed to the attacker

How to detect it

Inspect web content processing logs and look for unexpected cookie state changes or information leakage patterns after the 2022-05-26 publication date.

What your security team should do

• Apply the commit update to all instances of pypa/pipenv
• Review downstream dependents for similar exposure
• Monitor EPSS trend for any increase in exploit likelihood