Remote File Access Vulnerability in Browsershot by Spatie
CVE-2022-43984

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Spatie

Status
Browsershot
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 November 2022

What is CVE-2022-43984?

Browsershot version 3.57.3 contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to remotely access arbitrary local files. This flaw arises from insufficient validation of JavaScript content imported from external sources, particularly allowing file URLs through the file:// protocol. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive local files, posing a significant risk to users utilizing the affected version of Browsershot.

Affected Version(s)

Browsershot 3.57.3

References

https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/malone/
https://github.com/spatie/browsershot/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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