CVE-2024-52928
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-26
Last updated on: 2025-07-10
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| thebrowser | arc | to 1.26.1 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2024-52928 is a vulnerability in the Arc browser on Windows versions up to 1.26.0 where websites that already had some permissions granted could bypass the normal permission prompt and automatically gain additional permissions when the user clicked anywhere on the website. This happened due to improper handling of site settings state, allowing permission escalation without explicit user consent. The issue was fixed in version 1.26.1. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing websites to gain additional permissions without your explicit approval, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive browser features or data. This could compromise your privacy and security by escalating privileges silently when you interact with a website that already has some permissions. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Arc browser on Windows to version 1.26.1 or later, as this version includes a hotfix that corrects the improper handling of site permission requests. Users running versions 1.26.0 or earlier on Windows should upgrade to prevent unauthorized permission escalation by websites. [1]