CVE-2016-1616

Name: CVE-2016-1616
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-25T11:59:04.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1616 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CustomButton::AcceleratorPressed function in ui/views/controls/button/custom_button.cc in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.82 allows remote attackers to spoof URLs via vectors involving an unfocused custom button.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CustomButton::AcceleratorPressed function in ui/views/controls/button/custom_button.cc in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.82 allows remote attackers to spoof URLs via vectors involving an unfocused custom button.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 47.0.2526.106

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 25, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1616?

How severe is CVE-2016-1616?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1616 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1616?

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Source: NVD / NIST