How severe is CVE-2022-24072?

CVE-2022-24072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-24072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-24072?

CVE-2022-24072 affects Navercorp Whale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24072?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-24072 published?

CVE-2022-24072 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-24072

CVE-2022-24072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Navercorp Whale with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Navercorp Whale
Published: 2022-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24072?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-24072?: CVE-2022-24072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-24072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24072?: CVE-2022-24072 affects Navercorp Whale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-24072 published?: CVE-2022-24072 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cve.naver.com/detail/cve-2022-24072

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:navercorp:whale:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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