CVE-2020-9753CWE-347

Whale Browser Installer before 1.2.0.5 versions don't support signature verification for Flash installer

published May 20, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Get ready, because Whale Browser Installer versions before 1.2.0.5 are lacking essential signature verification for Flash! This means potentially dodgy installs are slipping through unchecked.🦸 Think of it like a restaurant that serves meals without checking the ingredients. You could be getting a surprise dish that doesn’t match the menu, or worse, something harmful - yikes! 🍽️ If attackers exploit this gap, they could deliver infected Flash content straight to users, leading to malware infections or data breaches. The risk isn't just theoretical; it could open a backdoor to your system, leaving your data vulnerable!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves meals without checking the ingredients. You could be getting a surprise dish that doesn’t match the menu, or worse, something harmful - yikes! 🍽️ This vulnerability occurs because the Whale Browser Installer does not verify the signature of Flash installers, allowing attackers to potentially distribute malicious Flash content without detection.

What to do

If attackers exploit this gap, they could deliver infected Flash content straight to users, leading to malware infections or data breaches. The risk isn't just theoretical; it could open a backdoor to your system, leaving your data vulnerable! To protect yourself, upgrade the Whale Browser Installer to version 1.2.0.5 or later immediately. Regularly review your installation sources and ensure they're secure, and consider adding extra layers of security to your system. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you're already on your way to keeping your system safe and sound! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01067 · 64.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-347 · Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Published
2020-05-20T02:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 MAY 02:25Z
    Whale Browser Installer before 1.2.0.5 versions don't support signature verification for Flash installer
    cvelistv5