CVE-2015-1291

Name: CVE-2015-1291
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-03T22:59:00.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1291 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ContainerNode::parserRemoveChild function in core/dom/ContainerNode.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85, does not check whether a node is expected, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy or cause a denial of service (DOM tree corruption) via a web site with crafted JavaScript code and IFRAME elements.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ContainerNode::parserRemoveChild function in core/dom/ContainerNode.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85, does not check whether a node is expected, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy or cause a denial of service (DOM tree corruption) via a web site with crafted JavaScript code and IFRAME elements.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.71%

74.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 44.0.2403

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1291?

How severe is CVE-2015-1291?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1291 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1291?

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Source: NVD / NIST