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CVE-2023-40397

webkitgtk: arbitrary javascript code execution

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

9.8

CVSS 3.1

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Published · September 6, 2023

Updated · November 1, 2026

Description

A vulnerability was found in WebKit. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause arbitrary javascript code execution.

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 ship 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

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-96 · Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code