CVE-2023-45593: A CWE-184 “Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs” vulnerability in the embedded Chromium browser (concerning th

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-45593?

imx6: upgrade to 1.0.7-2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-45593 being exploited?

CVE-2023-45593 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-45593 affect?

CVE-2023-45593 affects imx6. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). A CWE-184 “Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs” vulnerability in the embedded Chromium browser (concerning the handling of alternative URLs, other than “ http://localhost” ) allows a physical attacker to read arbitrary files on the file sy

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-45593?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-45593 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting imx6. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A CWE-184 “Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs” vulnerability in the embedded Chromium browser (concerning the handling of alternative URLs, other than “ http://localhost” ) allows a physical attacker to read arbitrary files on the file system, alter the configuration of the embedded browser, and have other unspecified impacts to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. This issue affects: AiLux imx6 bundle below version i

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-184
Published	2024-03-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Nozomi Networks Inc. · Vendor: ailux

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-05 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ailux imx6 UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.7-2

Fixed in: 1.0.7-2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imx6 || rpm -q imx6 || imx6 --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.7-2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade imx6

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade imx6

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-45593?

imx6: upgrade to 1.0.7-2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-45593 being exploited?

CVE-2023-45593 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-2023-45593 affect?

CVE-2023-45593 affects imx6. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). A CWE-184 “Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs” vulnerability in the embedded Chromium browser (concerning the handling of alternative URLs, other than “ http://localhost” ) allows a physical attacker to read arbitrary files on the file sy

How urgent is CVE-2023-45593?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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