Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qutebrowser | Qutebrowser | < 1.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/07/11/7Mailing ListMitigationPatch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10895Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/qutebrowser/qutebrowser/commit/43e58ac865ff862c2008c510fc5f76PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/07/11/7Mailing ListMitigationPatch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10895Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/qutebrowser/qutebrowser/commit/43e58ac865ff862c2008c510fc5f76PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-10895?
CVE-2018-10895 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). 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/se...
How severe is CVE-2018-10895?
CVE-2018-10895 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-10895?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qutebrowser Qutebrowser.