Information disclosure in Microsoft Edge AutoFill Protection feature



Published: 2023-01-19 | Updated: 2023-01-20
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-21719
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Microsoft Edge
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU71366

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21719

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure implementation of the Edge AutoFill Protection feature. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, bypass the Edge AutoFill Protection feature and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Edge: 79.0.309.71 - 109.0.1518.55

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21719


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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