Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-42956 concerns PassWork browser extension 5.0.9. The reported issue could expose a user's master password in cleartext, creating direct risk to stored credentials and downstream systems. The source bundle does not show active exploitation, but the potential business impact is high where this extension version is deployed.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority only if PassWork browser extension 5.0.9 is used. The risk is credential exposure, not service outage. First confirm deployment, then remove or update the extension and assess whether password rotation is needed.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-312 exposure of sensitive information in PassWork extension 5.0.9 for Chrome and other browsers. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5, with high confidentiality impact and no reported integrity or availability impact. The public record lacks detailed affected CPE metadata and does not provide exploit mechanics.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to users or managed endpoints running PassWork browser extension 5.0.9. The CVE metadata lists affected vendor and product as n/a, so asset inventory must confirm real deployment rather than relying on CPE matching.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not cite CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. CVSS indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction, but the public sources provided do not explain the exploit path.
Researcher notes
The strongest public facts are the CVE description, CWE-312 classification, CVSS vector, and reference to PassWork extension 5.0.9. Affected product metadata is incomplete, and the provided sources do not include proof of exploitation, exploit details, or an explicit remediation statement.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all browsers with the PassWork extension installed.
- Remove or disable PassWork extension 5.0.9 where found.
- Check PassWork vendor guidance and the version 5.1.10 changelog reference.
- Upgrade to a vendor-supported fixed version if confirmed by PassWork.
- Rotate exposed vault credentials if cleartext master password compromise is suspected.
Validation and detection
- Inventory managed Chrome and other browser extension versions.
- Confirm whether extension ID ibiipnmmlnehmeonnhbdajcfagcgihkl is present.
- Compare installed versions against PassWork 5.0.9 and vendor guidance.
- Review password vault access logs for unusual activity around affected users.
- Document compensating controls if immediate upgrade is unavailable.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.