Vulnerability in Google Chrome
CVE-2023-2940
Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 114.0.5735.90 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass file access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
EPSS: 0.007 (49.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Chrome — versions 114.0.5735.90
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com (Permissions Required)
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2940?
- CVE-2023-2940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2023-05-30.
- How severe is CVE-2023-2940?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.