Is CVE-2022-39197 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-39197 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-39197 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-39197 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-39197?

CVE-2022-39197 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-39197

Published: March 30, 2023

EPSS:20.16%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:95.4th

Official Description

Fortra Cobalt Strike contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Teamserver that would allow an attacker to set a malformed username in the Beacon configuration, allowing them to execute code remotely.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Fortra Cobalt Strike Teamserver Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2023-03-30Federal patch deadline: 2023-04-20

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Fortra Cobalt Strike's Teamserver allows an attacker to execute code remotely by setting a malformed username in the Beacon configuration. With an EPSS score of 0.20160, there is a significant likelihood of this vulnerability being exploited, and it has been confirmed as actively exploited by CISA.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, indicating confirmed exploitation.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply available patches or upgrades for Fortra Cobalt Strike to address this cross-site scripting vulnerability. Ensure all configurations, especially usernames, are properly validated to prevent malicious input.

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-2022-39197 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-2022-39197 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.