CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe vidIQ Vision for YouTube Extension version 3.199.0 on Chrome is vulnerable due to a flaw in the postMessage Handler's window.addEventListener function, which can lead to information disclosure through manipulation of the vidiqEvent argument. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, posing a risk to users of the extension. Organizations and individuals using this extension should prioritize immediate updates or consider alternative solutions, given the public availability of the exploit and the lack of a vendor-supported remediation process.
Public Exploit Signal
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Original NVD Description
A security flaw has been discovered in vidIQ Vision for YouTube Extension 3.199.0 on Chrome. The affected element is the function window.addEventListener of the component postMessage Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument vidiqEvent results in information disclosure. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor explains: "At this time, vidIQ does not accept security vulnerability submissions, and we do not have a bug bounty program in place."