CVE-2016-1640
low-risk
Published 2016-03-06
The Web Store inline-installer implementation in the Extensions UI in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not block installations upon deletion of an installation frame, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into believing that an installation request originated from the user's next navigation target via a crafted web site.
Do I need to act?
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0.76% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
4
CVSS 4.3/10
Medium
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (24)
and 4 more references
26
/ 100
low-risk
Severity
18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
3/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal