CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2022-42948

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

19.5%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
3/30/2023
Patch Due Date
4/20/2023
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
3/24/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42948?

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.

Is CVE-2022-42948 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-42948 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 4/20/2023.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-42948?

CVE-2022-42948 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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