CVE-2016-1623

Name: CVE-2016-1623
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-14T02:59:01.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1623 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DOM implementation in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109 does not properly restrict frame-attach operations from occurring during or after frame-detach operations, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site, related to FrameLoader.cpp, HTMLFrameOwnerElement.h, LocalFrame.cpp, and WebLocalFrameImpl.cpp.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DOM implementation in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109 does not properly restrict frame-attach operations from occurring during or after frame-detach operations, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site, related to FrameLoader.cpp, HTMLFrameOwnerElement.h, LocalFrame.cpp, and WebLocalFrameImpl.cpp.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Google	Chrome	<= 48.0.2564.103
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1623?

How severe is CVE-2016-1623?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1623 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1623?

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Source: NVD / NIST