CVE-2022-39197: Fortra Cobalt Strike Teamserver Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
First published: Thu Sep 22 2022(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortra Cobalt Strike | ||
| HelpSystems Cobalt Strike | <=4.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-39197.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is Fortra Cobalt Strike Teamserver Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability.
What is the description of the vulnerability?
The vulnerability allows an attacker to set a malformed username in the Beacon configuration, resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
Fortra Cobalt Strike is the affected software.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, users should update to the latest version of Cobalt Strike (version 4.7.1 or newer) as recommended by the vendor.
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