Is CVE-2022-42967 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42967 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42967 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42967 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42967?

CVE-2022-42967 has a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42967

CWE-79Published: January 11, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.6

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Caret is vulnerable to an XSS attack when the user opens a crafted Markdown file when preview mode is enabled. This directly leads to client-side code execution.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Caret is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack that triggers when a user opens a specially crafted Markdown file with preview mode enabled. This can lead to arbitrary client-side code execution. The high CVSS score underscores the critical impact on user security.

There is no known public exploit for this issue, and it is not included in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Users should avoid opening untrusted Markdown files in Caret and ensure the software is updated to the latest version.

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-2022-42967 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 9.6.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.