CVE-2016-1657

Name: CVE-2016-1657
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-18T10:59:06.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1657 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The WebContentsImpl::FocusLocationBarByDefault function in content/browser/web_contents/web_contents_impl.cc in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.75 mishandles focus for certain about:blank pages, which allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a crafted URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WebContentsImpl::FocusLocationBarByDefault function in content/browser/web_contents/web_contents_impl.cc in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.75 mishandles focus for certain about:blank pages, which allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a crafted URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Novell	Suse Package Hub For Suse Linux Enterprise	12
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Google	Chrome	<= 49.0.2623.112

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1657?

How severe is CVE-2016-1657?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1657 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1657?

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Source: NVD / NIST