CVE-2022-42967

Name: CVE-2022-42967
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-11T13:15:09.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42967 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Caret is vulnerable to an XSS attack when the user opens a crafted Markdown file when preview mode is enabled. This directly leads to client-side code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Caret is vulnerable to an XSS attack when the user opens a crafted Markdown file when preview mode is enabled. This directly leads to client-side code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Caret	Caret	All versions

References

https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/caret-xss-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/caret-xss-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42967?

Caret is vulnerable to an XSS attack when the user opens a crafted Markdown file when preview mode is enabled. This directly leads to client-side code execution.

How severe is CVE-2022-42967?

CVE-2022-42967 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42967?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-42967?

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Source: NVD / NIST