Information Omission in Brave Desktop by Brave Software
CVE-2023-28360

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Brave

Status
Https://laptop-updates.brave.com/latest/winx64
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2023

What is CVE-2023-28360?

A security-relevant information omission vulnerability has been detected in the Brave desktop application, affecting versions prior to 1.48.171. This issue arises when users attempt to save files; the application fails to present a crucial download safety check dialog. As a result, users might inadvertently download unsafe files without proper warnings, exposing them to potential threats. It is essential for users to update to the latest version to mitigate risks and ensure a safe browsing experience.

Affected Version(s)

https://laptop-updates.brave.com/latest/winx64 1.48.171

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/1848062

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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