Vulnerability Description
MetaMask before 10.11.3 might allow an attacker to access a user's secret recovery phrase because an input field is used for a BIP39 mnemonic, and Firefox and Chromium save such fields to disk in order to support the Restore Session feature, aka the Demonic issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metamask | Metamask | < 10.11.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/MetaMask/metamask-extension/compare/v10.11.2...v10.11.3PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://halborn.com/disclosures/demonic-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory
- https://halborn.com/halborn-discovers-critical-vulnerability-affecting-crypto-waThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/MetaMask/metamask-extension/compare/v10.11.2...v10.11.3PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://halborn.com/disclosures/demonic-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory
- https://halborn.com/halborn-discovers-critical-vulnerability-affecting-crypto-waThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-32969?
CVE-2022-32969 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). MetaMask before 10.11.3 might allow an attacker to access a user's secret recovery phrase because an input field is used for a BIP39 mnemonic, and Firefox and Chromium save such fields to disk in orde...
How severe is CVE-2022-32969?
CVE-2022-32969 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32969?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Metamask Metamask.