What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-6251?

CVE-2019-6251 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 4.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-6251?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-6251. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 4.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-6251?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-6251. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Epiphany CVE-2019-6251

HIGH

2019-01-14 cve@mitre.org

Microsoft Apple Information Disclosure Epiphany Webkitgtk Wpe Webkit Fedora Ubuntu Linux Leap

8.1

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.1 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 14, 2019 - 08:29 nvd

HIGH 8.1

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit prior to version 2.24.1 are vulnerable to address bar spoofing upon certain JavaScript redirections. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit prior to version 2.24.1 are vulnerable to address bar spoofing upon certain JavaScript redirections. An attacker could cause malicious web content to be displayed as if for a trusted URI. This is similar to the CVE-2018-8383 issue in Microsoft Edge. Affected products include: Gnome Epiphany, Webkitgtk, Wpewebkit Wpe Webkit, Fedoraproject Fedora, Canonical Ubuntu Linux. Version information: version 2.24.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.