Cross-site Scripting (XSS) Affecting webkit2gtk package, versions <2.16.3-2


low

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required
    Scope Changed

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.26% (65th percentile)
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NVD
6.1 medium

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-DEBIAN11-WEBKIT2GTK-519726
  • published 22 May 2017
  • disclosed 22 May 2017

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:11 webkit2gtk to version 2.16.3-2 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream webkit2gtk package and not the webkit2gtk package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:11 relevant fixed versions and status.

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. Safari before 10.1.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to conduct Universal XSS (UXSS) attacks via a crafted web site that improperly interacts with frame loading.