CVE-2026-45244: Missing Authorization in steipete summarize
CVE-2026-45244 is a low-severity vulnerability in the steipete summarize browser extension versions prior to 0. 15. 1. It involves missing authorization that allows attackers to execute browser automation actions without requiring per-call user approval when the extension's automation feature is enabled. This enables attackers to influence the extension via malicious page or summary content to invoke enabled automation tools such as navigation or debugger-backed actions, bypassing the final user approval step during user interaction with attacker-controlled content. There is no confirmed patch or official remediation available at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-45244 affects the steipete summarize browser extension before version 0.15.1. It arises from missing authorization checks that permit attackers to execute browser automation commands without explicit user approval for each call, provided the extension automation feature is enabled. Attackers can craft malicious web page or summary content that manipulates the extension to perform actions like navigation or debugger-backed commands, circumventing the intended user approval mechanism. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 2.1, indicating low severity. No official fix or patch has been documented, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to unauthorized execution of browser automation actions without per-call user approval when the extension automation feature is enabled. This could allow attackers to manipulate browser behavior through the extension, but the overall severity is low as indicated by the CVSS score. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the vulnerability requires user interaction with attacker-controlled content.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling the extension automation feature to prevent unauthorized automation actions. Monitor vendor communications for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-45244: Missing Authorization in steipete summarize
Description
CVE-2026-45244 is a low-severity vulnerability in the steipete summarize browser extension versions prior to 0. 15. 1. It involves missing authorization that allows attackers to execute browser automation actions without requiring per-call user approval when the extension's automation feature is enabled. This enables attackers to influence the extension via malicious page or summary content to invoke enabled automation tools such as navigation or debugger-backed actions, bypassing the final user approval step during user interaction with attacker-controlled content. There is no confirmed patch or official remediation available at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-45244 affects the steipete summarize browser extension before version 0.15.1. It arises from missing authorization checks that permit attackers to execute browser automation commands without explicit user approval for each call, provided the extension automation feature is enabled. Attackers can craft malicious web page or summary content that manipulates the extension to perform actions like navigation or debugger-backed commands, circumventing the intended user approval mechanism. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 2.1, indicating low severity. No official fix or patch has been documented, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to unauthorized execution of browser automation actions without per-call user approval when the extension automation feature is enabled. This could allow attackers to manipulate browser behavior through the extension, but the overall severity is low as indicated by the CVSS score. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the vulnerability requires user interaction with attacker-controlled content.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling the extension automation feature to prevent unauthorized automation actions. Monitor vendor communications for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-11T14:14:49.613Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0b6a47ec166c07b0ea208b
Added to database: 5/18/2026, 7:36:39 PM
Last enriched: 5/18/2026, 7:51:46 PM
Last updated: 5/18/2026, 8:39:05 PM
Views: 3
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