Spoofing attack in WebKitGTK



Published: 2022-12-28 | Updated: 2023-11-16
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-46705
CWE-ID CWE-451
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		WebKitGTK+
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

WPE WebKit
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU70514

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46705

CWE-ID: CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of URL in WebKit. A remote attacker can spoof the browser's address bar.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WebKitGTK+: before 2.38.4

WPE WebKit: before 2.38.4

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532
http://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2023-0010.html


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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