CVE-2022-25224 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

Proton v0.2.0 allows an attacker to create a malicious link inside a markdown file. When the victim clicks the link, the application opens the site in the current frame allowing an attacker to host JavaScript code in the malicious link in order to trigger an XSS attack. The 'nodeIntegration' configuration is set to on which allows the 'webpage' to use 'NodeJs' features, an attacker can leverage this to run OS commands.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Proton Project	Proton	0.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/lennon/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/lennon/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-25224?

CVE-2022-25224 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Proton v0.2.0 allows an attacker to create a malicious link inside a markdown file. When the victim clicks the link, the application opens the site in the current frame allowing an attacker to host Ja...

How severe is CVE-2022-25224?

CVE-2022-25224 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-25224?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Proton Project Proton.