What is CVE-2022-28795?

CVE-2022-28795 is a vulnerability within the Avira Password Manager Browser Extensions that allows attackers to automatically fill in the password field on a crafted webpage.

Which software versions of Avira Password Manager are affected by CVE-2022-28795?

The Avira Password Manager versions 2.18.4, 2.18.4.3847, 2.18.4.3868, and 2.18.4.38471 are affected by CVE-2022-28795 on various browsers including Safari, Edge, Opera, Chrome, and Firefox.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28795?

CVE-2022-28795 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.

How can I fix CVE-2022-28795?

To fix CVE-2022-28795, it is recommended to update your Avira Password Manager to a version that includes the necessary security patches.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-28795

medium

6.5

12/4/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-28795

First published: Tue Apr 12 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability within the Avira Password Manager Browser Extensions provided a potential loophole where, if a user visited a page crafted by an attacker, the discovered vulnerability could trigger the Password Manager Extension to fill in the password field automatically. An attacker could then access this information via JavaScript. The issue was fixed with the browser extensions version 2.18.5 for Chrome, MS Edge, Opera, Firefox, and Safari.

Credit: security@nortonlifelock.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Avira Password Manager	=2.18.4
Avira Password Manager	=2.18.4.3847
Avira Password Manager	=2.18.4.3847
Avira Password Manager	=2.18.4.3868
Avira Password Manager	=2.18.4.38471

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28795?
CVE-2022-28795 is a vulnerability within the Avira Password Manager Browser Extensions that allows attackers to automatically fill in the password field on a crafted webpage.
How does CVE-2022-28795 work?
CVE-2022-28795 triggers the Avira Password Manager Extension to fill in the password field automatically when a user visits a maliciously crafted page.
Which software versions of Avira Password Manager are affected by CVE-2022-28795?
The Avira Password Manager versions 2.18.4, 2.18.4.3847, 2.18.4.3868, and 2.18.4.38471 are affected by CVE-2022-28795 on various browsers including Safari, Edge, Opera, Chrome, and Firefox.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28795?
CVE-2022-28795 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.
How can I fix CVE-2022-28795?
To fix CVE-2022-28795, it is recommended to update your Avira Password Manager to a version that includes the necessary security patches.

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