CVE-2016-1625

Name: CVE-2016-1625
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-14T02:59:03.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1625 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Chrome Instant feature in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109 does not ensure that a New Tab Page (NTP) navigation target is on the most-visited or suggestions list, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions via unspecified vectors, related to instant_service.cc and search_tab_helper.cc.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Chrome Instant feature in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109 does not ensure that a New Tab Page (NTP) navigation target is on the most-visited or suggestions list, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions via unspecified vectors, related to instant_service.cc and search_tab_helper.cc.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.20%

64.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1625?

How severe is CVE-2016-1625?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1625 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1625?

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Source: NVD / NIST