#VU81817 Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2023-5479
Published: October 10, 2023 / Updated: October 10, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU81817
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5479
CWE-ID: CWE-358
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Chromium
Google Chromium
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in Extensions API in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Update to version 118.0.5993.70.