CVE-2021-32692: Activity Watch vulnerable to command execution on macOS via printAppTitle.scpt
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-32692?
CVE-2021-32692 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution on affected macOS systems.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32692?
To fix CVE-2021-32692, users should upgrade to ActivityWatch version 0.11.0 or later.
Which versions of ActivityWatch are affected by CVE-2021-32692?
ActivityWatch versions prior to 0.11.0 are affected by CVE-2021-32692.
Can CVE-2021-32692 be exploited without user interaction?
CVE-2021-32692 requires user interaction, as it relies on the user visiting a malicious website to exploit the vulnerability.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2021-32692?
CVE-2021-32692 affects macOS machines running vulnerable versions of ActivityWatch.