Vulnerability in Google Chrome

CVE-2016-1638

extensions/renderer/resources/platform_app.js in the Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not properly restrict use of Web APIs, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted platform app.

EPSS: 0.011 (60.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1638?
CVE-2016-1638 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2016-03-06.
How severe is CVE-2016-1638?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.