CVE-2022-42948
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CVE-2022-42948 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cobalt Strike 4.7.1 fails to properly escape HTML tags when they are displayed on Swing components. By injecting crafted HTML code, it is possible to remotely execute code in the Cobalt Strike UI.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 2.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cobalt Strike 4.7.1 fails to properly escape HTML tags when they are displayed on Swing components. By injecting crafted HTML code, it is possible to remotely execute code in the Cobalt Strike UI.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Helpsystems | Cobalt Strike | 4.7.1 |
References
- https://thesecmaster.com/how-to-fix-cve-2022-42948-a-critical-rce-vulnerability-in-cobalt-strike/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cobaltstrike.com/blog/Vendor Advisory
- https://thesecmaster.com/how-to-fix-cve-2022-42948-a-critical-rce-vulnerability-in-cobalt-strike/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cobaltstrike.com/blog/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-42948US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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