How severe is CVE-2022-24074?

CVE-2022-24074 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-24074 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-24074?

CVE-2022-24074 affects Navercorp Whale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24074?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-24074 published?

CVE-2022-24074 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-24074

CVE-2022-24074 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Navercorp Whale with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Navercorp Whale
Published: 2022-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Whale Bridge, a default extension in Whale browser before 3.12.129.18, allowed to receive any SendMessage request from the content script itself that could lead to controlling Whale Bridge if the rendering process compromises.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24074?: Whale Bridge, a default extension in Whale browser before 3.12.129.18, allowed to receive any SendMessage request from the content script itself that could lead to controlling Whale Bridge if the rendering process compromises.
How severe is CVE-2022-24074?: CVE-2022-24074 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-24074 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24074?: CVE-2022-24074 affects Navercorp Whale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24074?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-24074 published?: CVE-2022-24074 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cve.naver.com/detail/cve-2022-24074

Affected products (1)

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

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