Is CVE-2022-42751 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42751 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42751 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42751 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42751?

CVE-2022-42751 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-42751

CWE-352Published: November 3, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-42751 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.