CVE-2022-42948
CriticalActively exploited (CISA KEV)
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.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductFortra Cobalt Strike
PublishedMar 24, 2023
First seenMar 24, 2023
Added to KEVMar 30, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-116CWE-116
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Apr 20, 2023Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| helpsystems cobalt_strike | 4.7.1 | — |
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