CVE-2018-6053

Name: CVE-2018-6053
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-25T14:29:03.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6053 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Inappropriate implementation in New Tab Page in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a local attacker to view website thumbnail images after clearing browser data via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inappropriate implementation in New Tab Page in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a local attacker to view website thumbnail images after clearing browser data via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 64.0.3282.119
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6053?

Inappropriate implementation in New Tab Page in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a local attacker to view website thumbnail images after clearing browser data via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2018-6053?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6053 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6053?

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Source: NVD / NIST