Vulnerability in Google Chrome

CVE-2016-1697

The FrameLoader::startLoad function in WebKit/Source/core/loader/FrameLoader.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.79, does not prevent frame navigations during DocumentLoader detach operations, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via crafted JavaScript code.

EPSS: 0.018 (76.9th 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)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1697?
CVE-2016-1697 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2016-06-05.
How severe is CVE-2016-1697?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-1697 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.