CVE-2016-1672

Name: CVE-2016-1672
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-05T23:59:00.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1672 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ModuleSystem::RequireForJsInner function in extensions/renderer/module_system.cc in the extension bindings in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 mishandles properties, which allows remote attackers to conduct bindings-interception attacks and bypass the Same Origin Policy via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ModuleSystem::RequireForJsInner function in extensions/renderer/module_system.cc in the extension bindings in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 mishandles properties, which allows remote attackers to conduct bindings-interception attacks and bypass the Same Origin Policy via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 50.0.2661.102
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Suse	Linux Enterprise	12.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1672?

How severe is CVE-2016-1672?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1672 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1672?

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Source: NVD / NIST