CVE-2020-9850
webkitgtk: Logic issue may lead to arbitrary code execution
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 10, 2020
Updated · November 22, 2025
Description
A logic issue was found in webkitgtk that affected WebKitGTK versions before 2.28.3 and WPE WebKit versions before 2.28.3. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause arbitrary code execution. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.
Statement
This flaw is being rated as 'Moderate' as WebKitGTK package is shipped as a dependency for Gnome package, additionally Red Hat Enterprise Linux doesn't shipped any WebKitGTK based web browser where this flaw would present a higher severity major threat.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.3CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE-841 · Improper Enforcement of Behavioral Workflow