#VU87237 Security features bypass in WPE WebKit and WebKitGTK+


Published: 2024-03-07

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87237

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23263

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WPE WebKit
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications
WebKitGTK+
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: WebKitGTK

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and prevent Content Security Policy from being enforced.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

WPE WebKit: All versions

WebKitGTK+: All versions


External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214089


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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