What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40472?

CVE-2022-40472 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-40472?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-40472. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.9%.

Zkbio Time CVE-2022-40472

HIGH

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File (CWE-1236)

2022-09-29 cve@mitre.org

RCE Zkbio Time

8.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.0 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 29, 2022 - 20:15 nvd

HIGH 8.0

DescriptionNVD

ZKTeco Xiamen Information Technology ZKBio Time 8.0.7 Build: 20220721.14829 was discovered to contain a CSV injection vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the Content text field of the Add New Message module.

AnalysisAI

ZKTeco Xiamen Information Technology ZKBio Time 8.0.7 Build: 20220721.14829 was discovered to contain a CSV injection vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1236. ZKTeco Xiamen Information Technology ZKBio Time 8.0.7 Build: 20220721.14829 was discovered to contain a CSV injection vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the Content text field of the Add New Message module. Affected products include: Zktec Zkbio Time.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.