Known Exploited Vulnerabilities CVE-2022-42948 Mappings

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.

Mappings

Capability ID Capability Description Mapping Type ATT&CK ID ATT&CK Name Notes
CVE-2022-42948 Fortra Cobalt Strike User Interface Remote Code Execution Vulnerability primary_impact T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter
Comments
This vulnerability is exploited by a remote, unauthenticated attacker. The vulnerability is caused by improper escaping of HTML tags in Swing components. This flaw allows the attacker to inject crafted HTML code, enabling them to execute code within the Cobalt Strike UI. Exploitation can occur through a graphical file explorer menu, allowing attackers to perform unauthorized operations on the administrative interface.
References
CVE-2022-42948 Fortra Cobalt Strike User Interface Remote Code Execution Vulnerability exploitation_technique T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application
Comments
This vulnerability is exploited by a remote, unauthenticated attacker. The vulnerability is caused by improper escaping of HTML tags in Swing components. This flaw allows the attacker to inject crafted HTML code, enabling them to execute code within the Cobalt Strike UI. Exploitation can occur through a graphical file explorer menu, allowing attackers to perform unauthorized operations on the administrative interface.
References