CVE-2022-42751

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified

CVE-2022-42751 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. CandidATS version 3.0.0 allows an external attacker to elevate privileges in the application. This is possible because the application suffers from CSRF. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CandidATS version 3.0.0 allows an external attacker to elevate privileges in the application. This is possible because the application suffers from CSRF. This allows to persuade an administrator to create a new account with administrative permissions.

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
0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AuieoCandidats3.0.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42751?
CandidATS version 3.0.0 allows an external attacker to elevate privileges in the application. This is possible because the application suffers from CSRF. This allows to persuade an administrator to create a new account with administrative permissions.
How severe is CVE-2022-42751?
CVE-2022-42751 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42751?
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