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CVE-2019-6251

UnknownEPSS 4.13%

Last modified

CVE-2019-6251 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit prior to version 2.24.1 are vulnerable to address bar spoofing upon certain JavaScript redirections. An attacker could cause malicious web content to be displayed as if for a trusted URI. EPSS estimates a 4.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit prior to version 2.24.1 are vulnerable to address bar spoofing upon certain JavaScript redirections. An attacker could cause malicious web content to be displayed as if for a trusted URI. This is similar to the CVE-2018-8383 issue in Microsoft Edge.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.13%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnomeEpiphany<= 3.31.4
WebkitgtkWebkitgtk< 2.24.1
WpewebkitWpe Webkit< 2.24.1
FedoraprojectFedora28
FedoraprojectFedora29
FedoraprojectFedora30
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.10
OpensuseLeap15.0
OpensuseLeap42.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6251?
WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit prior to version 2.24.1 are vulnerable to address bar spoofing upon certain JavaScript redirections. An attacker could cause malicious web content to be displayed as if for a trusted URI. This is similar to the CVE-2018-8383 issue in Microsoft Edge.
How severe is CVE-2019-6251?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-6251 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6251?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST