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HIGH

CVE-2023-42222

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

4.4 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

WebCatalog before 49.0 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. WebCatalog calls the Electron shell.openExternal function without verifying that the URL is for an http or https resource, in some circumstances.

Technical details

Published
2023-09-28

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42222?

WebCatalog before 49.0 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. WebCatalog calls the Electron shell.openExternal function without verifying that the URL is for an http or https resource, in some circumstances.

Is CVE-2023-42222 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-42222 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 4.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-42222?

CVE-2023-42222 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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