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CVE-2022-43983

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.64%

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CVE-2022-43983 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Browsershot version 3.57.2 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate that the HTML content passed to the Browsershot::html method does not contain URL's that use the file:// protocol.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Browsershot version 3.57.2 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate that the HTML content passed to the Browsershot::html method does not contain URL's that use the file:// protocol.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.64%

45.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SpatieBrowsershot3.57.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43983?
Browsershot version 3.57.2 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate that the HTML content passed to the Browsershot::html method does not contain URL's that use the file:// protocol.
How severe is CVE-2022-43983?
CVE-2022-43983 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43983?
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