CVE-2022-42948

KEV
Published: Mar 24, 2023 Last Modified: Nov 03, 2025
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
CRITICAL 9,8
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

AI Translation Available

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.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,1951
Percentile
1,0th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 90 Days)

116

Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output

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Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Modify Application Data Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Bypass Protection Mechanism
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML, Database Server, Not Technology-Specific, Web Server
View CWE Details
Application

Cobalt Strike by Helpsystems

cpe:2.3:a:helpsystems:cobalt_strike:4.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022…
https://thesecmaster.com/how-to-fix-cve-2022-42948-a-critical-rce-vulnerability…
https://www.cobaltstrike.com/blog/
https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/helpsystems-cobalt-strike-code-execution-cve-…
https://thesecmaster.com/how-to-fix-cve-2022-42948-a-critical-rce-vulnerability…
https://www.cobaltstrike.com/blog/
https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/helpsystems-cobalt-strike-code-execution-cve-…