CVE-2020-6538
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.01%
Last modified
CVE-2020-6538 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 84.0.4147.105 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Inappropriate implementation in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 84.0.4147.105 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 84.0.4147.105 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1096677Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1096677Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6538?
Inappropriate implementation in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 84.0.4147.105 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2020-6538?
CVE-2020-6538 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6538?
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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