CVE-2022-42749

Name: CVE-2022-42749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-03T20:15:32.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42749 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. CandidATS version 3.0.0 on 'page' of the 'ajax.php' resource, allows an external attacker to steal the cookie of arbitrary users. This is possible because the application application does not properly validate user input against XSS attacks. . EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CandidATS version 3.0.0 on 'page' of the 'ajax.php' resource, allows an external attacker to steal the cookie of arbitrary users. This is possible because the application application does not properly validate user input against XSS attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Auieo	Candidats	3.0.0

References

https://candidats.net/Product
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/modestep/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://candidats.net/Product
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/modestep/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42749?

How severe is CVE-2022-42749?

CVE-2022-42749 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42749?

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