CVE-2022-42745: CandidATS version 3.0.0 allows an external attacker to read arbitrary files from the server

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-42745 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting candidats. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CandidATS version 3.0.0 allows an external attacker to read arbitrary files from the server. This is possible because the application is vulnerable to XXE.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2022-11-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fluid Attacks · Vendor: auieosoftware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-03 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

auieosoftware candidats DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy candidats || rpm -q candidats || candidats --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison candidats sudo apt install candidats=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold candidats

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list candidats sudo dnf downgrade candidats-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add candidats

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-42745?

candidats: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-42745 being exploited?

CVE-2022-42745 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-42745 affect?

CVE-2022-42745 affects candidats. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). CandidATS version 3.0.0 allows an external attacker to read arbitrary files from the server. This is possible because the application is vulnerable to XXE.

How urgent is CVE-2022-42745?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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