CVE-2023-51219
CVE-2023-51219 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55941
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A deep link validation issue in KakaoTalk 10.4.3 allowed a remote adversary to direct users to run any attacker-controlled JavaScript within a WebView. The impact was further escalated by triggering another WebView that leaked its access token in a HTTP request header. Ultimately, this access token could be used to take over another user's account and read her/his chat messages.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-51219?
- A deep link validation issue in KakaoTalk 10.4.3 allowed a remote adversary to direct users to run any attacker-controlled JavaScript within a WebView. The impact was further escalated by triggering another WebView that leaked its access token in a HTTP request header. Ultimately, this access token could be used to take over another user's account and read her/his chat messages.
- How severe is CVE-2023-51219?
- CVE-2023-51219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-51219 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-51219?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-51219 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-51219 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55941.
- When was CVE-2023-51219 published?
- CVE-2023-51219 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40776880
- https://stulle123.github.io/posts/kakaotalk-account-takeover/
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