Auth bypass in Google Chrome

CVE-2016-1710

The ChromeClientImpl::createWindow method in WebKit/Source/web/ChromeClientImpl.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 52.0.2743.82, does not prevent window creation by a deferred frame, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.

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)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1710?
CVE-2016-1710 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2016-07-23.
How severe is CVE-2016-1710?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-1710 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.