CVE-2022-24074 Missing authorization in NAVER Whale browser

Critical 9.8 Published 17 Mar 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

NAVER Whale browser extension allowed unauthorized control via content scripts, enabling attackers to compromise the rendering process and execute code.

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-2022-24074?

CVE-2022-24074 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in NAVER Whale browser, published on 17 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Whale Bridge, a default extension in Whale browser before 3.12.129.18, allowed to receive any SendMessage request from the content script itself that could lead to controlling Whale Bridge if the rendering process compromises.

Weakness: CWE-668

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24074?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Navercorp Whale.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24074?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24074 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-24074 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24074 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2hh3-2vjw-vgr4.