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CVE-2018-6109

UnknownEPSS 1.41%

Last modified

CVE-2018-6109 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. readAsText() can indefinitely read the file picked by the user, rather than only once at the time the file is picked in File API in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to access data on the user file system without explicit consent via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

readAsText() can indefinitely read the file picked by the user, rather than only once at the time the file is picked in File API in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to access data on the user file system without explicit consent via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.41%

69.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome< 66.0.3359.117
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6109?
readAsText() can indefinitely read the file picked by the user, rather than only once at the time the file is picked in File API in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to access data on the user file system without explicit consent via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2018-6109?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6109 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6109?
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