CVE-2018-6169

chromium-browser: Permissions bypass in extension installation

Published Jan 9, 2019 CVSS 3.0 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 1.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
Lack of timeout on extension install prompt in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 68.0.3440.75 allowed a remote attacker to trigger installation of an unwanted extension via a crafted HTML page.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4256-1 chromium-browser security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-17932 Lack of timeout on extension install prompt in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 68.0.3440.75 allowed a remote attacker to trigger installation of an unwanted extension via a crafted HTML page.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 5:54 AM
Reserved
Jan 23, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 9, 2019, 7:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:01 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 24, 2018, 12:00 AM