CVE-2022-40870: High severity Parallels Remote Application Server vulnerability

Published Nov 22, 2022
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Updated

The Web Client of Parallels Remote Application Server v18.0 is vulnerable to Host Header Injection attacks. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted payload injected into the Host header.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Parallels Remote Application Server=18.0

Event History

Nov 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Nov 23, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-40870?

CVE-2022-40870 is a vulnerability in the Web Client of Parallels Remote Application Server v18.0 that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands through a crafted payload injected into the Host header.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-40870?

CVE-2022-40870 has a severity rating of 8.1 out of 10, indicating a high severity.

3

How does CVE-2022-40870 affect Parallels Remote Application Server?

CVE-2022-40870 affects Parallels Remote Application Server v18.0.

4

What is Host Header Injection?

Host Header Injection is a vulnerability where an attacker can manipulate the Host header to inject a crafted payload.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-40870?

It is recommended to update to a patched version provided by Parallels Remote Application Server to fix CVE-2022-40870.

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