XXE in Auieosoftware Candidats
CVE-2022-42745
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.
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.008 (53.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Auieosoftware Candidats — versions 3.0.0
- N/a Candidats — versions 3.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- help@fluidattacks.com (Product)
- help@fluidattacks.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-42745?
- CVE-2022-42745 is a high-severity vulnerability in Auieosoftware Candidats, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-11-03.
- How severe is CVE-2022-42745?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-42745 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.