#VU64462 Information disclosure in MetaMask - CVE-2022-32969
Published: June 17, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64462
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32969
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
MetaMask
MetaMask
Software vendor:
metamask.io
metamask.io
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the way how web browsers save contents of non-password input fields to the disk as part of their standard “restore session” system. A local attacker can expose a crypto wallet's secret recovery phrase and steal NFTs and cryptocurrency stored within it.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.