CVE-2018-11713: Medium severity webkitgtk+ vulnerability

Published Jun 4, 2018
·
Updated

WebCore/platform/network/soup/SocketStreamHandleImplSoup.cpp in the libsoup network backend of WebKit, as used in WebKitGTK+ prior to version 2.20.0 or without libsoup 2.62.0, unexpectedly failed to use system proxy settings for WebSocket connections. As a result, users could be deanonymized by crafted web sites via a WebSocket connection.

Affected Software

2 affected components
WebKitGTK Webkitgtk\+<2.20.0
Gnome libsoup<2.62.0

Event History

Jun 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-11713?

CVE-2018-11713 is a vulnerability in the libsoup network backend of WebKit, which could allow users to be deanonymized by crafting a malicious website.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11713?

The severity of CVE-2018-11713 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

How does CVE-2018-11713 affect WebKitGTK+?

CVE-2018-11713 affects WebKitGTK+ versions prior to 2.20.0.

4

How does CVE-2018-11713 affect GNOME libsoup?

CVE-2018-11713 affects GNOME libsoup versions prior to 2.62.0.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-11713?

The vulnerability can be fixed by updating WebKitGTK+ to version 2.20.0 or above, or by updating GNOME libsoup to version 2.62.0 or above.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203