CVE-2022-22589
webkitgtk: Processing a maliciously crafted mail message may lead to running arbitrary javascript
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · February 9, 2022
Updated · November 22, 2025
Description
A vulnerability was found in WebKitGTK. The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in WebKit when processing email messages. This flaw allows a remote attacker to trick the victim into opening a specially crafted email message and execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, 7, 8, and 9 are affected because the code-base is affected by this vulnerability.
Red Hat Product Security has rated this issue as having a Moderate security impact, and the issue is not currently planned to be addressed in future updates for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7, hence, marked as Out-of-Support-Scope.
For additional information, refer to the Issue Severity Classification: https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/ and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Life Cycle & Updates Policy: https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/.
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 · 7.6CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
CWE-1173 · Improper Use of Validation Framework