XSS Vulnerability in Omnibox Feature of Google Chrome
CVE-2017-15427

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Google Chrome Prior To 63.0.3239.84 Unknown
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 August 2018

Summary

An XSS vulnerability exists in the Omnibox feature of Google Chrome that allows a maliciously crafted JavaScript URL to be dragged and dropped into the URL bar, enabling socially engineered attacks. This flaw arises from insufficient policy enforcement within the browser, posing risks of self-inflicted XSS for users. It is crucial for users to update their Google Chrome browser to version 63.0.3239.84 or later to mitigate this issue.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 63.0.3239.84 unknown Google Chrome prior to 63.0.3239.84 unknown

References

https://crbug.com/768910
x_refsource_MISC
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3401
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-03
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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