CVE-2023-2726

Name: CVE-2023-2726
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-16T19:15:09.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2726 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in WebApp Installs in Google Chrome prior to 113.0.5672.126 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious web app to bypass install dialog via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inappropriate implementation in WebApp Installs in Google Chrome prior to 113.0.5672.126 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious web app to bypass install dialog via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 113.0.5672.126
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	37
Fedoraproject	Fedora	38

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_16.htmlRelease Notes
https://crbug.com/1442018Permissions Required
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/73XUIHJ6UT75VFPDPLJOXJON7MVIKVZI/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FXFL4TDAH72PRCPD5UPZMJMKIMVOPLTI/Mailing List
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-17Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5404Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_16.htmlRelease Notes
https://crbug.com/1442018Permissions Required
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/73XUIHJ6UT75VFPDPLJOXJON7MVIKVZI/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FXFL4TDAH72PRCPD5UPZMJMKIMVOPLTI/Mailing List
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-17Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5404Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2726?

How severe is CVE-2023-2726?

CVE-2023-2726 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2726?

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