CVE-2016-1640

chromium-browser: origin confusion in Extensions UI

Published Mar 6, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 4.3 Medium EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3507-1 chromium-browser security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-2735 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.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00836}

epss

{'score': 0.00764}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:02 PM
Reserved
Jan 12, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 6, 2016, 2:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:42 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Mar 2, 2016, 12:00 AM