CVE-2026-96680: Missing Authorization in ByteDance Coze Scraper Extension
CVE-2026-96680 is a medium severity vulnerability in ByteDance Coze Scraper Extension versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, and 2.0.2. It involves missing authorization in the External Message Handler component, specifically in the chrome.runtime.onMessageExternal.addListener function. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate certain arguments, bypassing authorization controls. The exploit is publicly available, but no vendor response or patch has been provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability affects the ByteDance Coze Scraper Extension up to version 2.0.2 in the External Message Handler's chrome.runtime.onMessageExternal.addListener function located in static/background/index.js. Manipulation of arguments such as body.url, paginationConfig, xPathConfig, body.urls, and xPaths leads to missing authorization, enabling remote exploitation. The vendor was notified but did not respond, and no patch or official fix is currently available. The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.3 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to bypass authorization checks in the extension, potentially allowing unauthorized access or actions via manipulated external messages. The impact on confidentiality is low, and there is no impact on integrity or availability reported. The exploit is public, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available from the vendor, and the vendor has not responded to disclosure attempts. Users should exercise caution when using affected versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, and 2.0.2 of the Coze Scraper Extension. Consider disabling or removing the extension until a vendor update or patch is released. Monitor vendor channels for any future advisories or patches.
CVE-2026-96680: Missing Authorization in ByteDance Coze Scraper Extension
Description
CVE-2026-96680 is a medium severity vulnerability in ByteDance Coze Scraper Extension versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, and 2.0.2. It involves missing authorization in the External Message Handler component, specifically in the chrome.runtime.onMessageExternal.addListener function. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate certain arguments, bypassing authorization controls. The exploit is publicly available, but no vendor response or patch has been provided.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
ByteDance
Coze Scraper Extension
cpe:2.3:a:bytedance:coze_scraper_extension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability affects the ByteDance Coze Scraper Extension up to version 2.0.2 in the External Message Handler's chrome.runtime.onMessageExternal.addListener function located in static/background/index.js. Manipulation of arguments such as body.url, paginationConfig, xPathConfig, body.urls, and xPaths leads to missing authorization, enabling remote exploitation. The vendor was notified but did not respond, and no patch or official fix is currently available. The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.3 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to bypass authorization checks in the extension, potentially allowing unauthorized access or actions via manipulated external messages. The impact on confidentiality is low, and there is no impact on integrity or availability reported. The exploit is public, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available from the vendor, and the vendor has not responded to disclosure attempts. Users should exercise caution when using affected versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, and 2.0.2 of the Coze Scraper Extension. Consider disabling or removing the extension until a vendor update or patch is released. Monitor vendor channels for any future advisories or patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-23T15:38:11.433Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab48378f7a7c54106b23c93
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 01:57:12 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 01:58:00 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 01:58:00 UTC
Views: 1
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