Vulnerability in Google Chrome

CVE-2016-1622

The Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109 does not prevent use of the Object.defineProperty method to override intended extension behavior, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via crafted JavaScript code.

EPSS: 0.013 (67.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1622?
CVE-2016-1622 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, classified under CWE-264. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2016-02-14.
How severe is CVE-2016-1622?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.