CVE-2019-5793: Excessive permissions for private API in Extensions
An excessive permissions for private api flaw was found in the Extensions component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=937487
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop12.html
Other sources
Insufficient policy enforcement in extensions in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to initiate the extensions installation user interface via a crafted HTML page.
— MITRE
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 73.0.3683.75 - Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 73.0.3683.75 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1 - Upgrade
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Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 73.0.3683.75
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5793?
CVE-2019-5793 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5793?
To fix CVE-2019-5793, update your Google Chrome or Chromium Browser to version 73.0.3683.75 or later.
What does CVE-2019-5793 affect?
CVE-2019-5793 affects extensions in Google Chrome and Chromium Browser prior to version 73.0.3683.75.
What type of attack does CVE-2019-5793 facilitate?
CVE-2019-5793 allows a remote attacker to initiate the extensions installation user interface via a crafted HTML page.
Which platforms are impacted by CVE-2019-5793?
CVE-2019-5793 impacts multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux versions of Google Chrome.