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CVE-2022-48199

8.8 · HIGH
Published Jan 26, 2023 softperfect CWE-276 EPSS 0.69% (50th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-48199 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting softperfect networx. It was published on January 26, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

SoftPerfect NetWorx 7.1.1 on Windows allows an attacker to execute a malicious binary with potentially higher privileges via a low-privileged user account that abuses the Notifications function. The Notifications function allows for arbitrary binary execution and can be modified by any user. The resulting binary execution will occur in the context of any user running NetWorx. If an attacker modifies the Notifications function to execute a malicious binary, the binary will be executed by every user running NetWorx on that system.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from softperfect. Update networx to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48199?

CVE-2022-48199 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting softperfect networx. It was published on January 26, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-48199?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-48199?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from softperfect. Update networx to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-48199?

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