CVE-2016-1668

Name: CVE-2016-1668
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-14T21:59:08.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1668 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The forEachForBinding function in WebKit/Source/bindings/core/v8/Iterable.h in the V8 bindings in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.102, uses an improper creation context, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The forEachForBinding function in WebKit/Source/bindings/core/v8/Iterable.h in the V8 bindings in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.102, uses an improper creation context, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.29%

66.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 50.0.2661.87
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1668?

How severe is CVE-2016-1668?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1668 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1668?

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Source: NVD / NIST