CVE-2023-4077: Insufficient data validation in Extensions

Published Jun 4, 2023
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-4077 Insufficient data validation in Extensions

Other sources

Insufficient data validation in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 115.0.5790.170 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to inject scripts or HTML into a privileged page via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

Credit

Derin Eryilmaz

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<115.0.1901.200
Google Chrome<115.0.5790.170
115.0.5790.170
Google Chrome<115.0.5790.170

Event History

Jun 4, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Aug 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4077?

CVE-2023-4077 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its impact on data processing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-4077?

To fix CVE-2023-4077, update your Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) or Google Chrome to the latest version.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4077?

CVE-2023-4077 affects Microsoft Edge versions up to 115.0.1901.200 and Google Chrome versions up to 115.0.5790.170.

4

Is CVE-2023-4077 present in Debian packages?

Yes, CVE-2023-4077 is present in Debian's Chromium package versions up to 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1.

5

What types of software are affected by CVE-2023-4077?

CVE-2023-4077 affects Chromium-based browsers, specifically Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.

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