CVE-2022-24073

Name: CVE-2022-24073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-17T06:15:06.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24073 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Web Request API in Whale browser before 3.12.129.18 allowed to deny access to the extension store or redirect to any URL when users access the store.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Web Request API in Whale browser before 3.12.129.18 allowed to deny access to the extension store or redirect to any URL when users access the store.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-648

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Navercorp	Whale	< 3.12.129.18

References

https://cve.naver.com/detail/cve-2022-24073Vendor Advisory
https://cve.naver.com/detail/cve-2022-24073Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24073?

The Web Request API in Whale browser before 3.12.129.18 allowed to deny access to the extension store or redirect to any URL when users access the store.

How severe is CVE-2022-24073?

CVE-2022-24073 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24073?

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