CVE-2023-42222
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Sep 28, 2023
Updated: Feb 2, 2024
Summary
CVE-2023-42222 is a vulnerability affecting WebCatalog before version 49.0. This issue involves incorrect access control, allowing attackers to exploit the software by calling the Electron shell.openExternal function with URLs that are not verified for HTTP or HTTPS resources. Successful exploitation could result in the execution of malicious content, potentially leading to security breaches or data theft. Users are strongly advised to update their WebCatalog software to the latest version to mitigate this risk.
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