CVE-2022-42745 XML external entity in CandidATS
An external attacker can read arbitrary files from the server due to an XML External Entity vulnerability in CandidATS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-42745?
CVE-2022-42745 is a high-severity vulnerability in CandidATS, published on 3 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CandidATS version 3.0.0 allows an external attacker to read arbitrary files from the server. This is possible because the application is vulnerable to XXE.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42745?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Auieosoftware Candidats.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42745?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42745 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-42745 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42745 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5x8p-x36c-4gwr.