CVE-2023-4357
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 45.91%
Last modified
CVE-2023-4357 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient validation of untrusted input in XML in Google Chrome prior to 116.0.5845.96 allowed a remote attacker to bypass file access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 45.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in XML in Google Chrome prior to 116.0.5845.96 allowed a remote attacker to bypass file access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 116.0.5845.96 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 12.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 38 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1458911Permissions Required
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OCFEK63FUHFXZH5MSG6TNQOXMQWM4M5S/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5479Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1458911Permissions Required
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OCFEK63FUHFXZH5MSG6TNQOXMQWM4M5S/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5479Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-4357?
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in XML in Google Chrome prior to 116.0.5845.96 allowed a remote attacker to bypass file access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
How severe is CVE-2023-4357?
CVE-2023-4357 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 45.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4357?
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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