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CVE-2016-5226

UnknownEPSS 0.74%

Last modified

CVE-2016-5226 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Linux, Windows and Mac executed javascript: URLs entered in the URL bar in the context of the current tab, which allowed a socially engineered user to XSS themselves by dragging and dropping a javascript: URL into the URL bar.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Linux, Windows and Mac executed javascript: URLs entered in the URL bar in the context of the current tab, which allowed a socially engineered user to XSS themselves by dragging and dropping a javascript: URL into the URL bar.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.74%

49.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome<= 54.0.2840.99

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5226?
Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Linux, Windows and Mac executed javascript: URLs entered in the URL bar in the context of the current tab, which allowed a socially engineered user to XSS themselves by dragging and dropping a javascript: URL into the URL bar.
How severe is CVE-2016-5226?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5226 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5226?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST