CVE-2019-5799
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.50%
Last modified
CVE-2019-5799 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect inheritance of a new document's policy in Content Security Policy in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to bypass content security policy via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Incorrect inheritance of a new document's policy in Content Security Policy in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to bypass content security policy via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 73.0.3683.75 | |
| Opensuse | Backports | sle-15 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.3 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5799?
Incorrect inheritance of a new document's policy in Content Security Policy in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to bypass content security policy via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2019-5799?
CVE-2019-5799 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5799?
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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