CVE-2024-21625

One-click remote code execution via malicious deep link

Description

SideQuest is a place to get virtual reality applications for Oculus Quest. The SideQuest desktop application uses deep links with a custom protocol (`sidequest://`) to trigger actions in the application from its web contents. Because, prior to version 0.10.35, the deep link URLs were not sanitized properly in all cases, a one-click remote code execution can be achieved in cases when a device is connected, the user is presented with a malicious link and clicks it from within the application. As of version 0.10.35, the custom protocol links within the electron application are now being parsed and sanitized properly.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.65%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: SideQuestVR SideQuest
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/SideQuestVR/SideQuest/security/advisories/GHSA-3v86-cf9q-x4x7 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21625?
CVE-2024-21625 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21625?
To fix CVE-2024-21625, 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-2024-21625 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21625 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-21625?
CVE-2024-21625 affects SideQuestVR SideQuest.
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