CVE-2022-42748

Public Exploit

Description

CandidATS version 3.0.0 on 'sortDirection' of the 'ajax.php' resource, allows an external attacker to steal the cookie of arbitrary users. This is possible because the application application does not properly validate user input against XSS attacks.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.38% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory fluidattacks.com
Affected: n/a CandidATS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://candidats.net/ product
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/modestep/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42748?
CVE-2022-42748 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42748?
To fix CVE-2022-42748, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-42748 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-42748 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-42748?
CVE-2022-42748 affects n/a CandidATS.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.