How severe is CVE-2022-42955?

CVE-2022-42955 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-2022-42955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42955?

CVE-2022-42955 affects Passwork. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42955?

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-2022-42955 published?

CVE-2022-42955 was published on 2022-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42955

CVE-2022-42955 is a high-severity vulnerability in Passwork 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Passwork
Published: 2022-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The PassWork extension 5.0.9 for Chrome and other browsers allows an attacker to obtain cleartext cached credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42955?: The PassWork extension 5.0.9 for Chrome and other browsers allows an attacker to obtain cleartext cached credentials.
How severe is CVE-2022-42955?: CVE-2022-42955 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-2022-42955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42955?: CVE-2022-42955 affects Passwork. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42955?: 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-2022-42955 published?: CVE-2022-42955 was published on 2022-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:passwork:passwork:5.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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