VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2016-1638

CVSS score6.3 MEDIUM
EPSS probability1.05%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2016-03-06
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Description

extensions/renderer/resources/platform_app.js in the Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not properly restrict use of Web APIs, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted platform app.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-284: Improper Access Control

Primary references