CVE-2022-23597 Vulnerability Analysis & Exploit Details

CVE-2022-23597
Vulnerability Scoring

8.3
/10
Severe Risk

Cybersecurity professionals consider CVE-2022-23597 an immediate threat requiring urgent mitigation.

Attack Complexity Details

  • Attack Complexity: High
    Exploits require significant effort and special conditions.
  • Attack Vector: Network
    Vulnerability is exploitable over a network without physical access.
  • Privileges Required: None
    No privileges are required for exploitation.
  • Scope: Changed
    Successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component.
  • User Interaction: Required
    User interaction is necessary for successful exploitation.

CVE-2022-23597 Details

Status: Modified

Last updated: 🕡 21 Nov 2024, 06:48 UTC
Originally published on: 🕛 01 Feb 2022, 12:15 UTC

Time between publication and last update: 1023 days

CVSS Release: version 3

CVSS3 Source

security-advisories@github.com

CVSS3 Type

Secondary

CVSS3 Vector

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

CVE-2022-23597 Vulnerability Summary

CVE-2022-23597: Element Desktop is a Matrix client for desktop platforms with Element Web at its core. Element Desktop before 1.9.7 is vulnerable to a remote program execution bug with user interaction. The exploit is non-trivial and requires clicking on a malicious link, followed by another button click. To the best of our knowledge, the vulnerability has never been exploited in the wild. If you are using Element Desktop < 1.9.7, we recommend upgrading at your earliest convenience. If successfully exploited, the vulnerability allows an attacker to specify a file path of a binary on the victim's computer which then gets executed. Notably, the attacker does *not* have the ability to specify program arguments. However, in certain unspecified configurations, the attacker may be able to specify an URI instead of a file path which then gets handled using standard platform mechanisms. These may allow exploiting further vulnerabilities in those mechanisms, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Assessing the Risk of CVE-2022-23597

Access Complexity Graph

The exploitability of CVE-2022-23597 depends on two key factors: attack complexity (the level of effort required to execute an exploit) and privileges required (the access level an attacker needs).

Exploitability Analysis for CVE-2022-23597

CVE-2022-23597 presents a challenge to exploit due to its high attack complexity, but the absence of privilege requirements still makes it a viable target for skilled attackers. A thorough security review is advised.

Understanding AC and PR

A lower complexity and fewer privilege requirements make exploitation easier. Security teams should evaluate these aspects to determine the urgency of mitigation strategies, such as patch management and access control policies.

Attack Complexity (AC) measures the difficulty in executing an exploit. A high AC means that specific conditions must be met, making an attack more challenging, while a low AC means the vulnerability can be exploited with minimal effort.

Privileges Required (PR) determine the level of system access necessary for an attack. Vulnerabilities requiring no privileges are more accessible to attackers, whereas high privilege requirements limit exploitation to authorized users with elevated access.

CVSS Score Breakdown Chart

Above is the CVSS Sub-score Breakdown for CVE-2022-23597, illustrating how Base, Impact, and Exploitability factors combine to form the overall severity rating. A higher sub-score typically indicates a more severe or easier-to-exploit vulnerability.

CIA Impact Analysis

Below is the Impact Analysis for CVE-2022-23597, showing how Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability might be affected if the vulnerability is exploited. Higher values usually signal greater potential damage.

  • Confidentiality: High
    Exploiting CVE-2022-23597 can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, severely compromising data privacy.
  • Integrity: High
    CVE-2022-23597 could allow unauthorized modifications to data, potentially affecting system reliability and trust.
  • Availability: High
    CVE-2022-23597 can disrupt system operations, potentially causing complete denial of service (DoS).

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

The EPSS score estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the near future.

EPSS Score: 0.344% (probability of exploit)

EPSS Percentile: 71.87% (lower percentile = lower relative risk)
This vulnerability is less risky than approximately 28.129999999999995% of others.

CVE-2022-23597 References

External References

CWE Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Vulnerable Configurations

  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:-:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:-:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:rc2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:rc2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:rc3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:rc3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:rc4:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:rc4:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:rc5:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:rc5:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:rc6:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.0:rc6:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.1:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.1:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.1:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.1:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.3:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.3:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.3:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.3:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.4:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.4:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.5:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.5:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.6:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.6:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.6:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.6:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.7:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.7:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.8:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.8:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.8:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.6.8:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.2:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.2:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.3:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.3:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.3:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.3:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.4:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.4:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.4:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.4:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.5:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.5:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.5:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.5:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.6:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.6:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.6:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.6:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.7:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.7:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.8:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.8:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.8:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.8:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.9:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.9:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.9:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.9:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.10:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.10:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.11:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.11:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.11:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.11:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.12:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.12:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.13:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.13:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.13:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.13:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.14:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.14:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.14:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.14:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.15:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.15:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.15:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.15:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.16:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.16:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.16:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.16:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.17:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.17:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.17:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.17:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.18:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.18:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.19:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.19:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.19:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.19:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.20:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.20:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.21:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.21:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.21:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.21:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.22:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.22:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.22:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.22:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.23:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.23:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.23:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.23:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.24:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.24:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.24:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.24:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.25:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.25:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.25:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.25:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.26:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.26:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.26:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.26:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.27:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.27:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.27:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.27:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.28:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.28:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.28:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.28:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.29:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.29:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.29:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.29:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.30:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.30:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.30:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.30:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.31:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.31:-:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.31:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.31:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.32:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.32:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.33:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.33:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.34:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.7.34:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.8.5:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.8.5:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.2:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.2:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.3:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.3:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.4:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.4:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.5:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.5:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.6:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:element:desktop:1.9.6:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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