Counter-Strike 2 recently faced a security vulnerability related to HTML injection exploits, potentially exposing players’ IP addresses. A prompt response from the development team led to the swift patching of this vulnerability.
The security flaw in Counter-Strike 2 allowed attackers to exploit HTML injection, putting players at risk of having their IP addresses exposed. This issue raised concerns about potential privacy breaches and the need for a quick resolution.
Following the identification of the vulnerability, the development team acted promptly to address the security concern. The subsequent patch ensured that players were protected from HTML injection exploits, safeguarding their IP addresses and maintaining the integrity of the gaming experience.
This incident highlights the significance of rapid response and proactive security measures in online gaming platforms to protect players’ privacy and maintain a secure gaming environment.
theres an exploit in cs2 which allows you to use javascript for example to embed images in lobby invites and votekicks by adding a javascript line in your steam @valvesoftware@CounterStrike pls fix :3 pic.twitter.com/TRV0JCJc12
Valve Resolves HTML Injection Flaw in Counter-Strike 2, Preventing Exploits that Exposed Players’ IP Addresses
Valve has reportedly addressed and fixed a significant HTML injection flaw in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) that was being exploited to inject images into games, potentially exposing players’ IP addresses. Initially mistaken for a severe Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, it was clarified as an HTML injection flaw, specifically allowing the injection of images.
CS2 utilizes Valve’s Panorama UI, a user interface heavily reliant on CSS, HTML, and JavaScript for design. The flaw involved the misuse of HTML injection to insert images into the kick voting panel. While some users exploited it for harmless amusement, others took advantage of the vulnerability to extract IP addresses of fellow gamers in the match.
Valve Takes Swift Action to Fix HTML Injection Exploit in Counter-Strike 2
By utilizing the tag, malicious actors could trigger a remote IP logger script, logging the IP address of every player exposed to the vote kick. This information could potentially be misused, leading to actions like launching DDoS attacks to disconnect players from the ongoing match.
Valve responded promptly by releasing a small 7MB update that reportedly fixes the vulnerability, ensuring that any entered HTML is sanitized to a regular string. This prevents the rendered user interface from displaying injected HTML and minimizes the risk of further exploitation.
BleepingComputer has reached out to Valve for confirmation on the effectiveness of the update but has not received a response as of yet. Notably, a similar but more critical bug was discovered in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s Panorama UI in 2019, allowing HTML injection via the kick feature and presenting a potential remote execution of commands through JavaScript.
The conclusion of The Game Awards 2023 marked a celebration of both the rich history and promising future of the gaming world. Amidst exciting reveals and upcoming game announcements, the event paid homage to the outstanding games and developers of the past year.
This article compiles the major winners of the night, with a special spotlight on the prestigious Game of the Year award. In the competitive landscape of 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3 emerged victorious, securing not only the top honor but also triumphing in categories like Best Community Support, Best RPG, Best Multiplayer, and the Player’s Voice category. Alan Wake 2 also claimed recognition with wins in Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction.
The Game Awards 2023 Winners:
Game of the Year: Baldur’s Gate 3
Best Community Support: Baldur’s Gate 3
Best RPG: Baldur’s Gate 3
Best Multiplayer: Baldur’s Gate 3
Player’s Voice: Baldur’s Gate 3
Best Game Direction: Alan Wake 2
Best Narrative: Alan Wake 2
Best Art Direction: Alan Wake 2
For a comprehensive list of all The Game Awards 2023 winners, continue reading below. Additionally, explore our roundup of the most significant announcements and reveals from The Game Awards!
The Game Awards 2023, hosted by Geoff Keighley, took place on December 8th, 2023, and celebrated the best achievements in video games throughout the year. Here’s a look at the complete list of winners:
Game of the Year:
Baldur’s Gate 3 (Winner)
Alan Wake 2
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Game Direction:
Alan Wake 2 (Winner)
Baldur’s Gate 3
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best Narrative:
Alan Wake 2 (Winner)
Baldur’s Gate 3
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best Art Direction:
Alan Wake 2 (Winner)
Hi-Fi Rush
Lies of P
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Score and Music:
Alan Wake 2 (Winner)
Baldur’s Gate 3
Final Fantasy XVI
Hi-Fi Rush
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best Audio Design:
Alan Wake 2 (Winner)
Dead Space
Hi-Fi Rush
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Best Performance:
Neil Newbon – Astarion (Baldur’s Gate 3) (Winner)
Ben Starr – Clive Rosfield (Final Fantasy XVI)
Cameron Monaghan – Cal Kestis (Star Wars Jedi: Survivor)
Idris Elba – V (Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty)
Melanie Liburd – Alice Wake (Alan Wake 2)
Yuri Lowenthal – Peter Parker (Marvel’s Spider-Man 2)
Games for Impact:
Tchia (Winner)
A Space for the Unbound
Chants of Sennaar
Goodbye Volcano High
Terra Nil
Venba
Best Mobile Game:
Genshin Impact (Winner)
Apex Legends Mobile
Call of Duty: Mobile
Diablo Immortal
Mario Kart Tour
PUBG Mobile
Best VR/AR Game:
Half-Life: Alyx (Winner)
Beat Saber
Moss
Pistol Whip
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
Best Independent Game:
Stray (Winner)
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course
Cult of the Lamb
Neon White
Norco
Sifu
Best Action Game:
Elden Ring (Winner)
Bayonetta 3
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course
Neon White
Sifu
Best Adventure Game:
Stray (Winner)
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Horizon Forbidden West
Norco
The Quarry
Best RPG:
Baldur’s Gate 3 (Winner)
Elden Ring
Final Fantasy XVI
Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Best Fighting Game:
Guilty Gear Strive (Winner)
DNF Duel
The King of Fighters XV
MultiVersus
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Best Family Game:
Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Winner)
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Splatoon 3
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Best Strategy Game:
Marvel’s Midnight Suns (Winner)
Dune: Spice Wars
Total War: Warhammer III
Two Point Campus
Victoria 3
Best Sports/Racing Game:
Gran Turismo 7 (Winner)
F1 22
Forza Horizon 5
Hot Wheels Unleashed
NBA 2K23
Best Esports Game:
Valorant (Winner)
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Dota 2
League of Legends
PUBG Mobile
Best Community Support:
Baldur’s Gate 3 (Winner)
Apex Legends
Destiny 2
Fortnite
No Man’s Sky
Most Anticipated Game:
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Winner)
June is set to deliver a gaming extravaganza with the arrival of highly anticipated titles for players worldwide. Among them are the eagerly awaited Street Fighter 6 and Diablo 4. Explore the comprehensive list of games slated for release in June 2023.
1. Street Fighter 6
Capcom’s sixth mainline installment in the beloved arcade-style fighting game series arrives seven years after Street Fighter 5. Scheduled for launch on June 2nd, the game will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.
2. Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom
Necrom is the latest update to ZeniMax Online Studios’ massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), Elder Scrolls Online. This exciting new chapter will take players to the Telvanni Peninsula, home of the Dark Elves and the Daedric Prince Hermaeus Mora. Players will also have the opportunity to try out a new class: the Arcanist.
3. Diablo 4
Marking the return of Blizzard’s renowned ARPG series, Diablo 4 emerges 14 years after the launch of its predecessor and four years after its initial reveal at Blizzcon. Adding to the anticipation is the introduction of the game’s fifth and final class, the Necromancer. Scheduled for release on June 6, Diablo 4 will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S consoles, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
4. Amnesia: The Bunker
The Bunker, the fourth installment in Frictional Games’ acclaimed survival horror series, Amnesia, unfolds against the backdrop of World War I. As a French soldier confined to an underground bunker, your primary goal is survival against the menacing entity known as The Beast. Scheduled for release on June 6, the game will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
5. Overwatch 2 Season 5
Blizzard’s live-service game, Overwatch 2, is gearing up for Season 5 starting June 13. Exciting news for FPS fans – the game is now free to play on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Dive into the action-packed world without any cost barriers on your preferred gaming platform!
6. Aliens: Dark Descent
Get ready to descend into terror with Aliens: Dark Descent, a real-time squad-based tactical action game set in the iconic Alien universe. Developed by Tindalos Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, this thrilling title promises an unforgettable experience for fans of both the Alien franchise and the strategy genre.
7. Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI brings a new era to the beloved franchise, immersing players in the conflict-ridden world of Valisthea. Six powerful nations vie for control of magical crystals, each holding dominion over an Eikon – legendary beings wielding immense power. Embark on a captivating journey as Clive Rosfield, a young shieldbearer sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix Eikon. Prepare to face devastating battles, forge unlikely alliances, and unravel the mysteries surrounding the Eikons and their influence on Valisthea’s fate.
8. AEW Fight Forever
Prepare to enter the ring and experience the high-flying action of All Elite Wrestling with AEW Fight Forever, the official video game of the popular promotion. Developed by Yuke’s and published by THQ Nordic, this game promises to capture the electrifying energy and diverse roster of AEW, allowing players to step into the boots of their favorite stars and recreate iconic moments.
With a variety of match types, a robust career mode, and online multiplayer, AEW Fight Forever offers something for every wrestling fan. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the world of AEW, this game is sure to provide hours of entertainment. So choose your fighter, unleash devastating moves, and become a champion in AEW Fight Forever!
9. Crash Team Rumble
Get ready for a chaotic, fruit-fueled frenzy with Crash Team Rumble, the exciting new online multiplayer game from Toys for Bob and Activision. This 4v4 team-based brawler pits iconic Crash Bandicoot characters against each other in a mad dash to collect the most Wumpa fruit. Choose your favorite hero or villain, master their unique abilities, and work together with your team to dominate the arena.
With vibrant visuals, fast-paced action, and a playful Crash Bandicoot twist, Crash Team Rumble offers an exhilarating experience for players of all ages. So gather your friends and prepare to unleash your inner champion in this Wumpa-fueled competition!
10. Sonic Origins Plus
Get ready to zoom through a whirlwind of nostalgia with Sonic Origins Plus, the ultimate celebration of everyone’s favorite blue blur! This enhanced collection takes the original Sonic Origins bundle and adds a treasure trove of new content, making your journey through Sonic’s legacy even more thrilling.
Blast through the classic Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD, all meticulously remastered for modern platforms. Enjoy vibrant visuals, silky-smooth framerates, and additional features like missions, mirror mode, and a music player to create your personalized sonic soundtrack.
