#VU7955 Backdoor in Web Developer (Chrome extension)

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7955

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 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/E:A/U:Red

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild

Vulnerable software:
Web Developer (Chrome extension)

Software vendor:
Chris Pederick

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

The vulnerability exists due to presence of backdoor code in Web Development Google Chrome extension 0.4.9, distributed via Google Web Store.

Update to version 0.5.

• http://chrispederick.com/blog/web-developer-for-chrome-compromised/