8.8
EPSS
0.061%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-42222

First published: Thu Sep 28 2023(Updated: )

WebCatalog before 49.0 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. WebCatalog calls the Electron shell.openExternal function without verifying that the URL is for an http or https resource, in some circumstances.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Webcatalog<49.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-42222?

    CVE-2023-42222 is a vulnerability in WebCatalog versions before 49.0 that allows for Incorrect Access Control.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42222?

    CVE-2023-42222 has a severity rating of high (8.8).

  • How does CVE-2023-42222 affect WebCatalog?

    CVE-2023-42222 affects WebCatalog versions before 49.0 by allowing the Electron shell.openExternal function to be called without verifying the URL is for an http or https resource.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-42222?

    To fix CVE-2023-42222, users should update their WebCatalog software to version 49.0 or higher.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-42222?

    More information about CVE-2023-42222 can be found at the following references: - GitHub: https://github.com/itssixtyn3in/CVE-2023-42222 - WebCatalog Changelog: https://webcatalog.io/changelog/ - ElectronJS Security Tutorial: https://www.electronjs.org/docs/latest/tutorial/security#15-do-not-use-shellopenexternal-with-untrusted-content

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