CVE-2025-6179
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CVE-2025-6179 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Permissions Bypass in Extension Management in Google ChromeOS 16181.27.0 on managed Chrome devices allows a local attacker to disable extensions and access Developer Mode, including loading additional extensions via exploiting vulnerabilities using the ExtHang3r and ExtPrint3r tools.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Permissions Bypass in Extension Management in Google ChromeOS 16181.27.0 on managed Chrome devices allows a local attacker to disable extensions and access Developer Mode, including loading additional extensions via exploiting vulnerabilities using the ExtHang3r and ExtPrint3r tools.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Os | 16181.27.0 |
References
- https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/399652193Exploit, Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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