Backdoor in Infinity New Tab (Chrome extension) - #VU7960

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7960

CSH Severity: Critical

CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to victim's browser.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of backdoor code in Infinity New Tab Google Chrome extension 3.12.3, distributed via Google Web Store.

Infinity New Tab (Chrome extension)

Update to version 6.0.0 or later.

• https://www.proofpoint.com/us/threat-insight/post/threat-actor-goes-chrome-extension-hijacking-spree
• https://pastebin.com/pHf7EHRG
• http://infinitynewtab.com/notice.html

• Backdoor in Infinity New Tab Google Chrome extension