CVE-2018-10895: CSRF
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.
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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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-10895?
CVE-2018-10895 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10895?
To fix CVE-2018-10895, upgrade qutebrowser to version 1.4.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-10895?
Anyone using qutebrowser versions prior to 1.4.1 is affected by CVE-2018-10895.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-10895?
CVE-2018-10895 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
What can attackers do with CVE-2018-10895?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2018-10895 to load malicious URLs that can modify user settings and execute arbitrary commands.