Is CVE-2022-23748 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-23748 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-23748 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-23748 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23748?

CVE-2022-23748 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-23748

Published: February 6, 2025

EPSS:11.74%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:93.5th

Official Description

Dante Discovery contains a process control vulnerability in mDNSResponder.exe that all allows for a DLL sideloading attack. A local attacker can leverage this vulnerability in the Dante Application Library to execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Dante Discovery Process Control Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2025-02-06Federal patch deadline: 2025-02-27

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity process control vulnerability in Dante Discovery's mDNSResponder.exe allows for a DLL sideloading attack. A local attacker can leverage this flaw in the Dante Application Library to execute arbitrary code. The high EPSS score of 0.11737 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its active use by threat actors.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Dante Discovery and the Dante Application Library to address this DLL sideloading vulnerability.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-23748 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-23748 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.