Vulnerability Description
Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 114.0.5735.90 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass file access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 114.0.5735.90 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1426807Permissions Required
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5418
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1426807Permissions Required
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5418
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2940?
CVE-2023-2940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 114.0.5735.90 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass file access restrictions via a cra...
How severe is CVE-2023-2940?
CVE-2023-2940 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-2940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.