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CVE-2023-42471

9.8 · CRITICAL

The wave.ai.browser application through 1.0.35 for Android allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code via a crafted intent.

Published Sep 11, 2023CWE-94EPSS 2.79%

Overview

CVE-2023-42471 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 11, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The wave.ai.browser application through 1.0.35 for Android allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code via a crafted intent. It contains a manifest entry that exports the wave.ai.browser.ui.splash.SplashScreen activity. This activity uses a WebView component to display web content and doesn't adequately validate or sanitize the URI or any extra data passed in the intent by a third party application (with no permissions).

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

GitHubgithub.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/CVE-2023-42471GitHubgithub.com/actuator/wave.ai.browser/blob/main/CWE-94.mdGitHubgithub.com/actuator/wave.ai.browser/blob/main/poc.apkGitHubgithub.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/CVE-2023-42471GitHubgithub.com/actuator/wave.ai.browser/blob/main/CWE-94.mdGitHubgithub.com/actuator/wave.ai.browser/blob/main/poc.apk

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42471?

CVE-2023-42471 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 11, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-42471?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-42471?

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-2023-42471?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-42471 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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