CVE-2026-12823: Incorrect Default Permissions in Browserbase Skills
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-12823: Incorrect Default Permissions in Browserbase 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
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:browserbase:browserbase:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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