CVE-2018-6040
UnknownEPSS 1.40%
Last modified
CVE-2018-6040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Insufficient policy enforcement in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a remote attacker to potentially bypass content security policy via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient policy enforcement in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a remote attacker to potentially bypass content security policy via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 64.0.3282.119 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6040?
Insufficient policy enforcement in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a remote attacker to potentially bypass content security policy via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2018-6040?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6040?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2018
- CVE-2018-6034Insufficient data validation in WebGL in Google Chrome prior…
- CVE-2018-6035Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome…
- CVE-2018-6036Insufficient data validation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to…
- CVE-2018-6037Inappropriate implementation in autofill in Google Chrome pr…
- CVE-2018-6038Heap buffer overflow in WebGL in Google Chrome prior to 64.0…
- CVE-2018-6039Insufficient data validation in DevTools in Google Chrome pr…
- CVE-2018-6041Incorrect security UI in navigation in Google Chrome prior t…
- CVE-2018-6042Incorrect security UI in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 6…
- CVE-2018-6043Insufficient data validation in External Protocol Handler in…
- CVE-2018-6044Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2018-6045Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome…
- CVE-2018-6046Insufficient data validation in DevTools in Google Chrome pr…
Are you affected by CVE-2018-6040?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST
