What is CVE-2023-26081?

CVE-2023-26081 is a vulnerability in Epiphany (aka GNOME Web) through version 43.0 that allows untrusted web content to trick users into exfiltrating passwords.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-26081?

Epiphany versions up to and including 43.0 are affected by CVE-2023-26081.

How can untrusted web content trick users into exfiltrating passwords in CVE-2023-26081?

Untrusted web content can trick users into exfiltrating passwords in CVE-2023-26081 by taking advantage of autofill occurring in sandboxed contexts.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26081?

CVE-2023-26081 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is classified as high.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-26081?

More information about CVE-2023-26081 can be found at the following references: [link1](https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-mhhf-w9xw-pp9x), [link2](https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/epiphany/-/merge_requests/1275), [link3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00015.html)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-26081

high

7.5

CWE

668

20/2/2023

16/5/2023

CVE-2023-26081

First published: Mon Feb 20 2023(Updated: )

In Epiphany (aka GNOME Web) through 43.0, untrusted web content can trick users into exfiltrating passwords, because autofill occurs in sandboxed contexts.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GNOME Epiphany	<43.1
Fedoraproject Fedora	=37

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26081?
CVE-2023-26081 is a vulnerability in Epiphany (aka GNOME Web) through version 43.0 that allows untrusted web content to trick users into exfiltrating passwords.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-26081?
Epiphany versions up to and including 43.0 are affected by CVE-2023-26081.
How can untrusted web content trick users into exfiltrating passwords in CVE-2023-26081?
Untrusted web content can trick users into exfiltrating passwords in CVE-2023-26081 by taking advantage of autofill occurring in sandboxed contexts.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-26081?
CVE-2023-26081 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is classified as high.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-26081?
More information about CVE-2023-26081 can be found at the following references: [link1](https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-mhhf-w9xw-pp9x), [link2](https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/epiphany/-/merge_requests/1275), [link3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00015.html)

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