CVE-2022-48623

Rurban Cpanel::json::xs vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.79%

Published13 Feb 2024

Description

The Cpanel::JSON::XS package before 4.33 for Perl performs out-of-bounds accesses in a way that allows attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Affected products

Rurban Cpanel::json::xs< 4.33

Remediation

Fixed in

Rurban Cpanel::json::xs≥ 4.33

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-48623 being actively exploited?

CVE-2022-48623 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.79%.

How severe is CVE-2022-48623?

CVE-2022-48623 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-48623?

Affected products include Rurban Cpanel::json::xs.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48623?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Rurban Cpanel::json::xs 4.33 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.