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CVE-2022-24072

6.1 · MEDIUM

The devtools API in Whale browser before 3.12.129.18 allowed extension developers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the extension store web page via devtools.inspectedWindow, leading to extension…

Published Mar 17, 2022CWE-269EPSS 0.58%

Overview

CVE-2022-24072 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The devtools API in Whale browser before 3.12.129.18 allowed extension developers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the extension store web page via devtools.inspectedWindow, leading to extensions downloading and uploading when users open the developer tool.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refcve.naver.com/detail/cve-2022-24072Refcve.naver.com/detail/cve-2022-24072

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24072?

CVE-2022-24072 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-24072?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-24072?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-24072?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-24072 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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