How severe is CVE-2022-42979?

CVE-2022-42979 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-2022-42979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42979?

CVE-2022-42979 primarily affects Rydesharing Ryde. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42979?

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-2022-42979 published?

CVE-2022-42979 was published on 2023-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42979

CVE-2022-42979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rydesharing Ryde with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Rydesharing Ryde
Published: 2023-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Information disclosure due to an insecure hostname validation in the RYDE application 5.8.43 for Android and iOS allows attackers to take over an account via a deep link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42979?: Information disclosure due to an insecure hostname validation in the RYDE application 5.8.43 for Android and iOS allows attackers to take over an account via a deep link.
How severe is CVE-2022-42979?: CVE-2022-42979 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-2022-42979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42979?: CVE-2022-42979 primarily affects Rydesharing Ryde. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42979?: 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-2022-42979 published?: CVE-2022-42979 was published on 2023-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://medium.com/%40jalee0606/how-i-found-my-first-one-click-account-takeover-via-deeplink-in-ryde-5406010c36d8

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rydesharing:ryde:5.8.43:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rydesharing:ryde:5.8.43:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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