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CVE-2026-96680: Missing Authorization in ByteDance Coze Scraper Extension

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-96680cvecve-2026-96680
Published: 09/23/2026 (09/23/2026, 23:00:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: ByteDance
Product: 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

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

Affected software

ByteDance

Coze Scraper Extension

Affected versions
=2.0.0=2.0.1=2.0.2
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:bytedance:coze_scraper_extension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/24/2026, 01:58:00 UTC

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.

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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

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