CVE-2023-42471

The wave.ai.browser application through 1.0.35 for Android allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code via a crafted intent

published September 11, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty intent is the whole exploit here! An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript on the wave.ai.browser app through a sneaky crafted intent — it’s like a restaurant serving a surprise meal without checking the ingredients first! 🍽️ Imagine a restaurant that takes your order without checking if the ingredients are safe. If a mischievous customer sneaks in a dangerous item, the kitchen unwittingly serves it up, causing all sorts of chaos! That's what happens here when the wave.ai.browser doesn’t properly validate input from other apps. An attacker could potentially execute harmful JavaScript, leading to a range of dangerous outcomes. This may include stealing sensitive information, redirecting users, or manipulating the browser's behavior. The implications could be severe if an unsuspecting user taps on a malicious link!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant that takes your order without checking if the ingredients are safe. If a mischievous customer sneaks in a dangerous item, the kitchen unwittingly serves it up, causing all sorts of chaos! That's what happens here when the wave.ai.browser doesn’t properly validate input from other apps. The vulnerability in the wave.ai.browser app allows remote execution of JavaScript due to inadequate validation and sanitization of URIs passed through intents. This could allow harmful data to be executed via the app's WebView component.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute harmful JavaScript, leading to a range of dangerous outcomes. This may include stealing sensitive information, redirecting users, or manipulating the browser's behavior. The implications could be severe if an unsuspecting user taps on a malicious link! Developers should review their manifest settings and ensure that the SplashScreen activity does not export unintentionally. Implement robust input validation and sanitization for all intents, particularly those that handle external data. Consider updating the app to a more secure version as soon as it becomes available. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll secure your app against this crafty vulnerability! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02790 · 86.3th percentile
Published
2023-09-11T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 SEP 00:00Z
    The wave.ai.browser application through 1.0.35 for Android allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code via a crafted intent
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