CVE-2023-5718

Public Exploit

Description

The Vue.js Devtools extension was found to leak screenshot data back to a malicious web page via the standard `postMessage()` API. By creating a malicious web page with an iFrame targeting a sensitive resource (i.e. a locally accessible file or sensitive website), and registering a listener on the web page, the extension sent messages back to the listener, containing the base64 encoded screenshot data of the sensitive resource.

Categories

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Vue.js Vue.js devtools
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gist.github.com/CalumHutton/bdb97077a66021ed455f87823cd7c7cb patch third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5718?
CVE-2023-5718 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5718?
To fix CVE-2023-5718, 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-2023-5718 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5718 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-5718?
CVE-2023-5718 affects Vue.js Vue.js devtools.
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