CVE-2022-42948

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Cobalt Strike version 4.7.1

Description The issue arises from the failure to properly escape HTML tags when they are displayed on Swing components. By injecting crafted HTML code, it is possible to remotely execute code in the Cobalt Strike UI.

Recommendations For Cobalt Strike version 4.7.1, as a temporary workaround, consider disabling the display of HTML tags in Swing components until a patch is available. Restrict access to the Cobalt Strike UI to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using crafted HTML code in the affected UI components until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.