#VU7958 Backdoor in Web Paint (Chrome extension)

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7958

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Web Paint (Chrome extension)
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: liang.zhou2276

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to victim's browser.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of backdoor code in Web Paint Google Chrome extension 1.2.1, distributed via Google Web Store.

Mitigation
Update to version 1.2.2 or later.

Vulnerable software versions

Web Paint (Chrome extension): 1.2.1

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External links
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/threat-insight/post/threat-actor-goes-chrome-extension-hijacking-spree

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.