#VU86586 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in WebKitGTK+ and WPE WebKit - CVE-2023-42939
Published: February 19, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU86586
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42939
CWE-ID: CWE-532
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
WebKitGTK+
WPE WebKit
WebKitGTK+
WPE WebKit
Software vendor:
WebKitGTK
WebKitGTK
Description
The vulnerability allows a local local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to WebKit can unexpectedly save private browsing activity into the App Privacy Report. A local application can read the report file and gain access to sensitive data.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.