Vulnerability Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in DevTools in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 134.0.6998.35 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass file access restrictions via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 134.0.6998.35 | |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2025/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.Release Notes
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/391114799Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-1915?
CVE-2025-1915 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in DevTools in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 134.0.6998.35 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to ...
How severe is CVE-2025-1915?
CVE-2025-1915 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-1915?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows.