CVE-2022-43984
CVE-2022-43984 is a high-severity vulnerability in Spatie Browsershot with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Spatie Browsershot
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Browsershot version 3.57.3 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate that the JS content imported from an external source passed to the Browsershot::html method does not contain URLs that use the file:// protocol.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-43984?
- Browsershot version 3.57.3 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate that the JS content imported from an external source passed to the Browsershot::html method does not contain URLs that use the file:// protocol.
- How severe is CVE-2022-43984?
- CVE-2022-43984 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-43984 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-43984?
- CVE-2022-43984 affects Spatie Browsershot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-43984?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-43984 published?
- CVE-2022-43984 was published on 2022-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:spatie:browsershot:3.57.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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