# CVE-2018-10895: qutebrowser: qutebrowser before version 1.4.1 is vulnerable to a cross-site request forgery flaw that allows websites to access 'q...

CVE-2018-10895 is fixed in qutebrowser on 1 platform by qutebrowser 1.1.1-1ubuntu0.1 (version 1.1.1-1ubuntu0.1), released July 12, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-10895
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0120
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 12, 2018

## Description

qutebrowser before version 1.4.1 is vulnerable to a cross-site request forgery flaw that allows websites to access 'qute://*' URLs. A malicious website could exploit this to load a 'qute://settings/set' URL, which then sets 'editor.command' to a bash script, resulting in arbitrary code execution.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | qutebrowser Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.1-1ubuntu0.1 | [qutebrowser 1.1.1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-qutebrowser-1.1.1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 12, 2018 |

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