CVE-2024-5840
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2024-5840 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Policy bypass in CORS in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker to bypass discretionary access control via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Policy bypass in CORS in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker to bypass discretionary access control via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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 | < 126.0.6478.54 | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 40 |
References
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/41492103Permissions Required
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/41492103Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-5840?
Policy bypass in CORS in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker to bypass discretionary access control via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
How severe is CVE-2024-5840?
CVE-2024-5840 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5840?
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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