CVE-2023-28360
CVE-2023-28360 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brave with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-223.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-223
- Affected product: Brave
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An omission of security-relevant information vulnerability exists in Brave desktop prior to version 1.48.171 when a user was saving a file there was no download safety check dialog presented to the user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28360?
- An omission of security-relevant information vulnerability exists in Brave desktop prior to version 1.48.171 when a user was saving a file there was no download safety check dialog presented to the user.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28360?
- CVE-2023-28360 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-28360 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28360?
- CVE-2023-28360 affects Brave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28360?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-28360 published?
- CVE-2023-28360 was published on 2023-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:brave:brave:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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