Auth bypass in Google Chrome
CVE-2016-1711
WebKit/Source/core/loader/FrameLoader.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 52.0.2743.82, does not disable frame navigation during a detach operation on a DocumentLoader object, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.
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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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.015 (73.3th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 73rd percentile — 73.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.015 · newest: 0.015 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00021.html (vendor-advisory)
- codereview.chromium.org/2079473002
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00022.html (vendor-advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/92053 (vdb-entry)
- googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/07/stable-channel-update.html
- www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3041-1 (vendor-advisory)
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00028.html (vendor-advisory)
- crbug.com/617495
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00020.html (vendor-advisory)
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1485.html (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-1711?
- CVE-2016-1711 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-2016-1711?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-1711 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.