Incorrect default permissions in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2024-38222
Published: September 12, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97174
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38222
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in Edge WebUI permission implementation. A remote attacker can trick a victim into visiting a specially crafted website and gain access to sensitive information by manipulating granted permissions, such as access to camera and microphone.
Affected software
Microsoft Edge
How to mitigate CVE-2024-38222
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Edge - update to 128.0.2739.42