CVE-2023-42471

Public Exploit

Description

The wave.ai.browser application through 1.0.35 for Android allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code via a crafted intent. It contains a manifest entry that exports the wave.ai.browser.ui.splash.SplashScreen activity. This activity uses a WebView component to display web content and doesn't adequately validate or sanitize the URI or any extra data passed in the intent by a third party application (with no permissions).

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.25% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/actuator/wave.ai.browser/blob/main/CWE-94.md exploit
https://github.com/actuator/wave.ai.browser/blob/main/poc.apk exploit
https://github.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/CVE-2023-42471 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42471?
CVE-2023-42471 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42471?
To fix CVE-2023-42471, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-42471 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-42471 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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