CVE-2022-42948
Fortra Cobalt Strike User Interface Remote Code Ex - [Actively Exploited]
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.
INFO
Published Date :
March 24, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 8, 2023, 2:21 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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Fortra Cobalt Strike User Interface contains an unspecified vulnerability rooted in Java Swing that may allow remote code execution.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
https://www.cobaltstrike.com/blog/out-of-band-update-cobalt-strike-4-7-2/
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2022-42948 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-42948.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| 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.redpacketsecurity.com/helpsystems-cobalt-strike-code-execution-cve-2022-42948/ | Third Party Advisory |
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2022-42948 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2022-42948 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 30, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://thesecmaster.com/how-to-fix-cve-2022-42948-a-critical-rce-vulnerability-in-cobalt-strike/ No Types Assigned https://thesecmaster.com/how-to-fix-cve-2022-42948-a-critical-rce-vulnerability-in-cobalt-strike/ Technical Description, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.cobaltstrike.com/blog/ No Types Assigned https://www.cobaltstrike.com/blog/ Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/helpsystems-cobalt-strike-code-execution-cve-2022-42948/ No Types Assigned https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/helpsystems-cobalt-strike-code-execution-cve-2022-42948/ Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-79 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:helpsystems:cobalt_strike:4.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-42948 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-42948
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
3.80 }} 0.26%
score
0.92123
percentile