CVE-2013-0889

Name: CVE-2013-0889
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-02-23T21:55:01.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-0889 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Google Chrome before 25.0.1364.97 on Windows and Linux, and before 25.0.1364.99 on Mac OS X, does not properly enforce a user gesture requirement before proceeding with a file download, which might make it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Google Chrome before 25.0.1364.97 on Windows and Linux, and before 25.0.1364.99 on Mac OS X, does not properly enforce a user gesture requirement before proceeding with a file download, which might make it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.51%

71.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.2
Google	Chrome	< 25.0.1364.97
Google	Chrome	< 25.0.1364.99

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 23, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0889?

How severe is CVE-2013-0889?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0889 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0889?

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Source: NVD / NIST