CVE-2022-39197
Fortra Cobalt Strike Teamserver Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
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Summary
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.
Affected software
Vendor: Fortra · Product: Cobalt Strike
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in Fortra
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-0669 | Fortra GoAnywhere MFT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | 100.0% | Yes |
| CVE-2025-10035 | Fortra GoAnywhere MFT Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability | 99.8% | Yes |
| CVE-2022-42948 | Fortra Cobalt Strike User Interface Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | 2.7% | Yes |
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