CVE-2020-9754 Security feature bypass in NAVER Whale browser

Medium 5.3 Published 27 Jun 2022 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass the browser lock screen in NAVER Whale mobile app by using incognito mode, exposing private browsing sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-9754?

CVE-2020-9754 is a medium-severity vulnerability in NAVER Whale browser, published on 27 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NAVER Whale browser mobile app before 1.10.6.2 allows the attacker to bypass its browser unlock function via incognito mode.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9754?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Navercorp Whale.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9754?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9754 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-9754 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9754 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-76pw-pcqq-6g2w.