CVE-2022-29281

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.44%

Last modified

CVE-2022-29281 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Notable before 1.9.0-beta.8 doesn't effectively prevent the opening of executable files when clicking on a link. There is improper validation of the file URI scheme. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Notable before 1.9.0-beta.8 doesn't effectively prevent the opening of executable files when clicking on a link. There is improper validation of the file URI scheme. A hyperlink to an SMB share could lead to execution of an arbitrary program (or theft of NTLM credentials via an SMB relay attack, because the application resolves UNC paths).

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
1.44%

69.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
NotableNotable< 1.9.0
NotableNotable1.9.0Beta0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29281?
Notable before 1.9.0-beta.8 doesn't effectively prevent the opening of executable files when clicking on a link. There is improper validation of the file URI scheme. A hyperlink to an SMB share could lead to execution of an arbitrary program (or theft of NTLM credentials via an SMB relay attack, because the application resolves UNC paths).
How severe is CVE-2022-29281?
CVE-2022-29281 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29281?
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