How severe is CVE-2022-42751?

CVE-2022-42751 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42751 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42751?

CVE-2022-42751 affects Auieo Candidats. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42751?

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-2022-42751 published?

CVE-2022-42751 was published on 2022-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42751

CVE-2022-42751 is a high-severity vulnerability in Auieo Candidats with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Auieo Candidats
Published: 2022-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CandidATS version 3.0.0 allows an external attacker to elevate privileges in the application. This is possible because the application suffers from CSRF. This allows to persuade an administrator to create a new account with administrative permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42751?: CandidATS version 3.0.0 allows an external attacker to elevate privileges in the application. This is possible because the application suffers from CSRF. This allows to persuade an administrator to create a new account with administrative permissions.
How severe is CVE-2022-42751?: CVE-2022-42751 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42751 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42751?: CVE-2022-42751 affects Auieo Candidats. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42751?: 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-2022-42751 published?: CVE-2022-42751 was published on 2022-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:auieo:candidats:3.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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