CVE-2015-1226

Name: CVE-2015-1226
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-03-09T00:59:19.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1226 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DebuggerFunction::InitAgentHost function in browser/extensions/api/debugger/debugger_api.cc in Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76 does not properly restrict what URLs are available as debugger targets, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted extension.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DebuggerFunction::InitAgentHost function in browser/extensions/api/debugger/debugger_api.cc in Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76 does not properly restrict what URLs are available as debugger targets, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted extension.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 40.0.2214.115

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1226?

How severe is CVE-2015-1226?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1226 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1226?

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Source: NVD / NIST