Origin validation error in WebKitGTK+ - CVE-2022-22637

 

Origin validation error in WebKitGTK+ - CVE-2022-22637

Published: March 14, 2022 / Updated: April 8, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU61338
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22637
CWE-ID: CWE-346
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: WebKitGTK
Affected software:
WebKitGTK+

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic error in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and cause unexpected cross-origin behavior.


How to mitigate CVE-2022-22637

Install updates from vendor's website.

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