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CVE-2022-23766

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.48%

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CVE-2022-23766 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper input validation vulnerability leading to arbitrary file execution was discovered in BigFileAgent. In order to cause arbitrary files to be executed, the attacker makes the victim access a web page d by them or inserts a script using XSS into a general website.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper input validation vulnerability leading to arbitrary file execution was discovered in BigFileAgent. In order to cause arbitrary files to be executed, the attacker makes the victim access a web page d by them or inserts a script using XSS into a general website.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BigfileBigfileagent< 1.0.1.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23766?
An improper input validation vulnerability leading to arbitrary file execution was discovered in BigFileAgent. In order to cause arbitrary files to be executed, the attacker makes the victim access a web page d by them or inserts a script using XSS into a general website.
How severe is CVE-2022-23766?
CVE-2022-23766 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23766?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST