Security Flaw in Whale Browser Allows Domain Spoofing
CVE-2018-12448

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Naver Corporation

Status
Whale Browser
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 August 2018

What is CVE-2018-12448?

Whale Browser versions prior to 1.3.48.4 are susceptible to a security vulnerability that fails to properly display URL information in the address bar when a user navigates to non-http pages. This lack of visibility allows attackers to trick users into believing they are visiting legitimate sites, effectively enabling domain spoofing and increasing the risk of phishing attacks. Users are left unaware of the actual domain they are engaging with, putting their sensitive information at risk.

Affected Version(s)

Whale Browser < 1.3.48.4

References

https://cve.naver.com/detail/cve-2018-12448.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

YongShao (Zhiyong Feng) of Mobike Security Team
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