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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
๐จ **Essence**: Arc Browser < 1.26.1 has a **Site Settings Bypass**. ๐ **Consequences**: Attackers can trick the browser into granting **new permissions** to malicious sites, compromising user privacy and security.
Q2Root Cause? (CWE/Flaw)
๐ก๏ธ **Root Cause**: **Site Settings Bypass**. The browser fails to properly validate permission requests, allowing unauthorized elevation of privileges for web content. ๐ซ **CWE**: Not explicitly mapped in data.
Q3Who is affected? (Versions/Components)
๐ฅ **Affected**: Users of **Arc Browser** on Windows. ๐ฆ **Version**: Any version **before 1.26.1**. If you are on 1.26.1 or later, you are safe! โ
Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)
๐ **Attacker Actions**: Can force the browser to grant **new permissions** (e.g., camera, mic, location) to a malicious website. ๐ **Impact**: High Confidentiality & Integrity loss. Users may be spied on without consent.
Q5Is exploitation threshold high? (Auth/Config)
โ ๏ธ **Threshold**: **Low**. CVSS indicates **Low Complexity** and **No Privileges** required. ๐ฑ๏ธ **UI Required**: Yes, the user must interact with the site (click/visit), but no admin rights needed.
Q6Is there a public Exp? (PoC/Wild Exploitation)
๐ **Public Exploit**: **None** currently available. The `pocs` field is empty. ๐ **Wild Exploitation**: No evidence of active wild exploitation yet. Stay vigilant!
Q7How to self-check? (Features/Scanning)
๐ **Self-Check**: Open Arc Browser. ๐ฑ Go to **Settings/Info**. Check your current version. If it is **< 1.26.1**, you are vulnerable. Update immediately!
Q8Is it fixed officially? (Patch/Mitigation)
โ **Fixed**: **Yes**. The vendor (Arc) has released a bulletin. ๐ฉน **Patch**: Upgrade to **Arc 1.26.1** or later. Reference: arc.net/security/bulletins.
Q9What if no patch? (Workaround)
๐ง **No Patch Workaround**: If you cannot update, **avoid visiting untrusted sites**. Manually revoke suspicious permissions in browser settings. ๐ Limit browsing to trusted domains only.
Q10Is it urgent? (Priority Suggestion)
๐ฅ **Urgency**: **HIGH**. CVSS Score implies **High** impact on Confidentiality/Integrity. ๐ **Action**: Update **IMMEDIATELY**. Do not wait for a patch; the fix is already out!