CVE-2016-5226: XSS
Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Linux, Windows and Mac executed javascript: URLs entered in the URL bar in the context of the current tab, which allowed a socially engineered user to XSS themselves by dragging and dropping a javascript: URL into the URL bar.
Affected Software
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2016-9651
- CVE-2016-5208
- CVE-2016-5207
- CVE-2016-5206
- CVE-2016-5205
- CVE-2016-5204
- CVE-2016-5209
- CVE-2016-5203
- CVE-2016-5210
- CVE-2016-5212
- CVE-2016-5211
- CVE-2016-5213
- CVE-2016-5214
- CVE-2016-5216
- CVE-2016-5215
- CVE-2016-5217
- CVE-2016-5218
- CVE-2016-5219
- CVE-2016-5221
- CVE-2016-5220
- CVE-2016-5222
- CVE-2016-9650
- CVE-2016-5223
- CVE-2016-5225
- CVE-2016-5224
- CVE-2016-9652
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5226?
CVE-2016-5226 has a severity level categorized as medium due to its exploitation potential through social engineering.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5226?
To fix CVE-2016-5226, upgrade Google Chrome to version 55.0.2883.75 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5226?
CVE-2016-5226 is an XSS vulnerability that allows for self-inflicted attacks via manipulated javascript: URLs.
Which platforms are affected by CVE-2016-5226?
CVE-2016-5226 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 55.0.2883.75 on Linux, Windows, and Mac.
Can CVE-2016-5226 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-5226 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires user interaction to inject the malicious javascript: URL.