VDB-218337 · CVE-2022-45299 · EUVD-2023-0503

webbrowser-rs 0.8.2 URL IpFile access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in webbrowser-rs 0.8.2. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component URL Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument IpFile results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-45299. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in webbrowser-rs 0.8.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component URL Handler. The manipulation of the argument IpFile with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue in the IpFile argument of rust-lang webbrowser-rs v0.8.2 allows attackers to access arbitrary files via supplying a crafted URL.

The weakness was disclosed 01/14/2023. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-45299 since 11/14/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-0503). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

webbrowser-rs

Version

0.8.2

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/14/2022 🔍
01/14/2023 +61 days 🔍
01/14/2023 +0 days 🔍
07/04/2025 +902 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2022-45299 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-45299
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-218337
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/14/2023 09:00
Updated: 07/04/2025 18:44
Changes: 01/14/2023 09:00 (38), 02/07/2023 10:13 (11), 04/08/2025 00:44 (16), 07/04/2025 18:44 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.