CVE-2022-42967

Public Exploit
XSS in Caret markdown editor leads to remote code execution when viewing crafted Markdown files

Description

Caret is vulnerable to an XSS attack when the user opens a crafted Markdown file when preview mode is enabled. This directly leads to client-side code execution.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory jfrog.com
Affected: careteditor caret
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/caret-xss-rce/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42967?
CVE-2022-42967 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42967?
To fix CVE-2022-42967, 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-2022-42967 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-42967 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-42967?
CVE-2022-42967 affects careteditor caret.
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