CVE-2016-1652: XSS

Published Apr 18, 2016
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the ModuleSystem::RequireForJsInner function in extensions/renderer/modulesystem.cc in the Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.75 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted web site, aka "Universal XSS (UXSS)."

Affected Software

4 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
openSUSE Leap=42.1
SUSE Linux Enterprise=12.0
Google Chrome<=49.0.2623.112

Event History

Apr 18, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1652?

CVE-2016-1652 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1652?

To fix CVE-2016-1652, update Google Chrome to version 50.0.2661.75 or later.

3

What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1652?

Google Chrome versions prior to 50.0.2661.75 are affected by CVE-2016-1652.

4

Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2016-1652?

CVE-2016-1652 affects multiple operating systems, including Debian 8.0, openSUSE 42.1, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.0.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1652?

CVE-2016-1652 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary scripts into web pages.

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