QID 980808

QID 980808: Python (pip) Security Update for qutebrowser (GHSA-wgmx-52ph-qqcw)

qutebrowser before version 1.4.1 is vulnerable to a cross-site request forgery flaw that allows websites to access 'qute://*' URLs. A malicious website could exploit this to load a 'qute://settings/set' URL, which then sets 'editor.command' to a bash script, resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-wgmx-52ph-qqcw for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-wgmx-52ph-qqcw - github.com/advisories/GHSA-wgmx-52ph-qqcw

CVEs related to QID 980808

CVE-2018-10895 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-wgmx-52ph-qqcw	qutebrowser		github.com/advisories/GHSA-wgmx-52ph-qqcw

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