CVE-2023-42833

webkitgtk: Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution

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Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

8.8

CVSS 3.1

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Published · February 5, 2024

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

A vulnerability was found in WebKitGTK. This flaw allows a remote attacker to trigger arbitrary code execution by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Statement

This vulnerability is rated Important because it affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of systems, with a high severity rating.

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 · 8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE not specified