CVE-2022-24072

Name: CVE-2022-24072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-17T06:15:06.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24072 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The devtools API in Whale browser before 3.12.129.18 allowed extension developers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the extension store web page via devtools.inspectedWindow, leading to extensions downloading and uploading when users open the developer tool.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The devtools API in Whale browser before 3.12.129.18 allowed extension developers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the extension store web page via devtools.inspectedWindow, leading to extensions downloading and uploading when users open the developer tool.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Navercorp	Whale	< 3.12.129.18

References

https://cve.naver.com/detail/cve-2022-24072Vendor Advisory
https://cve.naver.com/detail/cve-2022-24072Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24072?

How severe is CVE-2022-24072?

CVE-2022-24072 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24072?

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