GNOME Maps Service Configuration Code Injection Vulnerability
CVE-2023-43091 Published on November 17, 2024
Gnome-maps: gnome maps is vulnerable to a code injection attack (similar to xss) via its service.json
A flaw was found in GNOME Maps, which is vulnerable to a code injection attack via its service.json configuration file. If the configuration file is malicious, it may execute arbitrary code.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-43091 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. An automatable proof of concept (POC) exploit exists. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Timeline
Reported to Red Hat.
Made public.
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2023-43091 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-43091
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Exploit Probability
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