Vulnerability in Google Chrome
CVE-2025-4051
Insufficient data validation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 136.0.7103.59 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to bypass discretionary access control via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
EPSS: 0.003 (22.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Google Chrome — versions 136.0.7103.59
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com (Vendor Advisory)
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com (Permissions Required)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-4051?
- CVE-2025-4051 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2025-05-05.
- How severe is CVE-2025-4051?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-4051 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.