CVE-2022-3540
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2022-3540 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in hunter2 affecting all versions before 2.1.0. Improper handling of auto-completion input allows an authenticated attacker to extract other users email addresses. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue has been discovered in hunter2 affecting all versions before 2.1.0. Improper handling of auto-completion input allows an authenticated attacker to extract other users email addresses
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter2 Project | Hunter2 | < 2.1.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-3540.jsonThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://gitlab.com/hunter2.app/hunter2/-/issues/529Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-3540.jsonThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://gitlab.com/hunter2.app/hunter2/-/issues/529Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-3540?
An issue has been discovered in hunter2 affecting all versions before 2.1.0. Improper handling of auto-completion input allows an authenticated attacker to extract other users email addresses
How severe is CVE-2022-3540?
CVE-2022-3540 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3540?
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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