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CVE-2026-12823: Incorrect Default Permissions in Browserbase Skills

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-12823cvecve-2026-12823
Published: 06/21/2026 (06/21/2026, 23:45:08 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Browserbase
Product: Skills

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in Browserbase Skills up to 20260526. This impacts an unknown function of the component Autobrowse Trace Artifact Handler. The manipulation results in incorrect default permissions. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The first version of the CVE listed Browserbase itself as affected product. This was incorrect as this issue does affect browserbase/skills instead. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

CVSS v4.0

Score 4.8medium

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:browserbase:browserbase:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/07/2026, 11:19:49 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Browserbase Skills (up to 20260526) affects the Autobrowse Trace Artifact Handler component by setting incorrect default permissions. This misconfiguration could allow a local attacker with limited privileges to gain unauthorized access or perform unauthorized actions due to overly permissive settings. The flaw does not require user interaction and has a low complexity attack vector. Although an exploit is publicly available, there is no vendor-provided patch or official remediation at this time.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to exploit incorrect default permissions, potentially leading to unauthorized access or privilege escalation within the affected component. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and the absence of user interaction. The CVSS score of 4.8 reflects a medium severity risk.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround has been provided, users should restrict local access to trusted personnel only and monitor for any suspicious activity related to the affected component until a patch is released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-06-21T13:17:40.650Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a3879a4eed863c81e8dfc9a

Added to database: 06/21/2026, 23:54:12 UTC

Last enriched: 07/07/2026, 11:19:49 UTC

Last updated: 08/04/2026, 16:32:50 UTC

Views: 122

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