CVE-2022-42188
CVE-2022-42188 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lavalite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Lavalite
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Lavalite 9.0.0, the XSRF-TOKEN cookie is vulnerable to path traversal attacks, enabling read access to arbitrary files on the server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-42188?
- In Lavalite 9.0.0, the XSRF-TOKEN cookie is vulnerable to path traversal attacks, enabling read access to arbitrary files on the server.
- How severe is CVE-2022-42188?
- CVE-2022-42188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-42188 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-42188?
- CVE-2022-42188 affects Lavalite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-42188?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-42188 published?
- CVE-2022-42188 was published on 2022-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lavalite:lavalite:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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