Vulnerability Description
Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Linux, Windows and Mac executed javascript: URLs entered in the URL bar in the context of the current tab, which allowed a socially engineered user to XSS themselves by dragging and dropping a javascript: URL into the URL bar.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 54.0.2840.99 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2919.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94633
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/639750
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-11
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2919.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94633
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/639750
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-11
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5226?
CVE-2016-5226 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Linux, Windows and Mac executed javascript: URLs entered in the URL bar in the context of the current tab, which allowed a socially engineered user to ...
How severe is CVE-2016-5226?
CVE-2016-5226 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5226?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.