CVE-2016-1638

Name: CVE-2016-1638
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-06T02:59:09.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1638 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. extensions/renderer/resources/platform_app.js in the Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not properly restrict use of Web APIs, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted platform app.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

extensions/renderer/resources/platform_app.js in the Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not properly restrict use of Web APIs, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted platform app.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.05%

60.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 48.0.2564.116

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1638?

How severe is CVE-2016-1638?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1638 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1638?

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Source: NVD / NIST