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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2023-7261

Inappropriate implementation in Google Updator prior to 1.3.36.351 in Google Chrome allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)

Vulnerability Description

Inappropriate implementation in Google Updator prior to 1.3.36.351 in Google Chrome allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleUpdater< 1.3.36.351
GoogleChrome-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-233

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-7261?

CVE-2023-7261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Inappropriate implementation in Google Updator prior to 1.3.36.351 in Google Chrome allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)

How severe is CVE-2023-7261?

CVE-2023-7261 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-7261?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Updater, Google Chrome.