# DSA-5457-1: webkit2gtk security update

DSA-5457-1, released July 22, 2023, fixes 1 CVE in webkit2gtk. One of them is being exploited (CVE-2023-37450); 1 on CISA KEV. Patch Radar priority: Patch now.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/fix/linux/dsa-5457-1
- Platform: Linux
- Released: Jul 22, 2023
- Priority: Patch now (Closes CVE-2023-37450, exploited (CISA KEV))
- CVEs: 1, exploited: 1, on CISA KEV: 1
- Vendor advisory: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-37450

## Applies to

| Product | Release | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| [webkit2gtk](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/linux/webkit2gtk.md) | Debian 11.6 (bullseye) | 2.40.3-2~deb11u2 |
| [webkit2gtk](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/linux/webkit2gtk.md) | Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 2.40.3-2~deb12u2 |

## CVEs this fix closes

| CVE | Priority | Title | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---|
| [CVE-2023-37450](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2023-37450.md) | Patch now | webkit2gtk: The issue was addressed with improved checks | 8.8 | 0.1895 | CISA KEV |

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