Backdoor in Web Developer Google Chrome extension
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-798 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Web Developer (Chrome extension) Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components |
| Vendor | Chris Pederick |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Backdoor
EUVDB-ID: #VU7955
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to victim's browser.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of backdoor code in Web Development Google Chrome extension 0.4.9, distributed via Google Web Store.
Update to version 0.5.
Web Developer (Chrome extension): 0.4.9
External linkshttp://chrispederick.com/blog/web-developer-for-chrome-compromised/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
