The devtools API in Whale browser before 3.12.129.18 allowed extension developers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the extension store web page via devtools.inspectedWindow, leading to extensions downloading and uploading when users open the developer tool.
Weakness
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whale | Navercorp | * | 3.12.129.18 (excluding) |
Potential Mitigations
Related Attack Patterns
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/122.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/233.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/58.html