CVE-2025-12431
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CVE-2025-12431 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 142.0.7444.59 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 142.0.7444.59 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: High)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 142.0.7444.59 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2025/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/436887350Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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