CVE-2023-2726: Inappropriate implementation in WebApp Installs
First published: Tue Dec 27 2022(Updated: )
<p>This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023">Google Chrome Releases</a> for more information.</p>
Credit: Axel Chong chrome-cve-admin@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | ||
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Extended Stable | ||
| Microsoft Edge | <113.0.1774.50 | |
| Google Chrome | <113.0.5672.126 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =37 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =38 | |
| Google Chrome | <113.0.5672.126 | 113.0.5672.126 |
| debian/chromium | <=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1 | 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1 120.0.6099.109-1~deb11u1 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1 120.0.6099.109-1~deb12u1 120.0.6099.109-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_16.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1442018
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5404
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/73XUIHJ6UT75VFPDPLJOXJON7MVIKVZI/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FXFL4TDAH72PRCPD5UPZMJMKIMVOPLTI/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-17
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-2726 (Advisory)
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-2726
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-2726?
CVE-2023-2726 is a vulnerability related to inappropriate implementation in WebApp Installs in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to 113.0.5672.126.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2726?
The severity of CVE-2023-2726 is Medium (Chromium security severity: Medium).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-2726?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-2726 by convincing a user to install a malicious web app and bypassing the install dialog using a crafted HTML page.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-2726?
Google Chrome versions prior to 113.0.5672.126, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to 113.0.5672.126, and Microsoft Edge versions up to 113.0.1774.50 are affected by CVE-2023-2726.
How can I fix CVE-2023-2726?
To fix CVE-2023-2726, update Google Chrome to version 113.0.5672.126 or later, and update Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to version 113.0.5672.126 or later.
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