CVE-2022-43983: Browsershot version 3.57.2 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files

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HIGH 8.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-43983 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting browsershot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Browsershot version 3.57.2 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate that the HTML content passed to the Browsershot::html method does not contain URL's that use the file:// protocol.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-11-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fluid Attacks · Vendor: spatie

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-25 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

spatie browsershot DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.57.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.57.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy browsershot || rpm -q browsershot || browsershot --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.57.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison browsershot sudo apt install browsershot=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.57.2> sudo apt-mark hold browsershot

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list browsershot sudo dnf downgrade browsershot-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.57.2> sudo dnf versionlock add browsershot

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-43983?

browsershot: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-43983 being exploited?

CVE-2022-43983 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-43983 affect?

CVE-2022-43983 affects browsershot. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Browsershot version 3.57.2 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate that the HTML content passed to the Browsershot::html method does not contain URL's

How urgent is CVE-2022-43983?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-43984 HIGH 8.2 DOWNGRADE Browsershot version 3.57.3 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files
CVE-2022-41706 HIGH 8.2 DOWNGRADE Browsershot version 3.57.2 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files
CVE-2020-7790 MEDIUM 5.3 MITIGATE This affects the package spatie/browsershot from 0.0.0

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