Vulnerability Description
Activity Watch is a free and open-source automated time tracker. Versions prior to 0.11.0 allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on any macOS machine with ActivityWatch running. The attacker can exploit this vulnerability by having the user visiting a website with the page title set to a malicious string. An attacker could use another application to accomplish the same, but the web browser is the most likely attack vector. This issue is patched in version 0.11.0. As a workaround, users can run the latest version of aw-watcher-window from source, or manually patch the `printAppTitle.scpt` file.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Activitywatch | Activitywatch | < 0.11.0 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/security/advisories/GHSA-3x6w-q32PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/security/advisories/GHSA-3x6w-q32PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-32692?
CVE-2021-32692 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). Activity Watch is a free and open-source automated time tracker. Versions prior to 0.11.0 allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on any macOS machine with ActivityWatch running. The attacker ...
How severe is CVE-2021-32692?
CVE-2021-32692 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-32692?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Activitywatch Activitywatch, Apple Macos.