CVE-2022-40238
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CVE-2022-40238 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Remote Code Injection vulnerability exists in CERT software prior to version 1.50.5. An authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary pickle object as part of a user's profile. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Remote Code Injection vulnerability exists in CERT software prior to version 1.50.5. An authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary pickle object as part of a user's profile. This can lead to code execution on the server when the user's profile is accessed.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cert | Vince | < 1.50.5 |
References
- https://github.com/CERTCC/VINCE/issues?q=label%3AsecurityIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/CERTCC/VINCE/issues?q=label%3AsecurityIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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