CVE-2023-44689

Description

e-Gov Client Application (Windows version) versions prior to 2.1.1.0 and e-Gov Client Application (macOS version) versions prior to 1.1.1.0 are vulnerable to improper authorization in handler for custom URL scheme. A crafted URL may direct the product to access an arbitrary website. As a result, the user may become a victim of a phishing attack.

References

Link	Tags
https://shinsei.e-gov.go.jp/contents/news/2023-03-12t1022040900_1318.html	release notes
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN15808274/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44689?: CVE-2023-44689 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-44689?: To fix CVE-2023-44689, 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-2023-44689 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-44689 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-44689?: CVE-2023-44689 affects Digital Agency e-Gov Client Application (Windows version), Digital Agency e-Gov Client Application (macOS version).

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Description

Category

CWE-862 – Missing Authorization

References

Frequently Asked Questions