CVE-2020-6392: XSS
An insufficient policy enforcement flaw was found in the extensions component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1030411
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Insufficient policy enforcement in extensions in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.87 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted Chrome Extension.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.87 - Upgrade
Upgrade
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
Upgrade
chromium/google chrome extensions componentto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.87
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6392?
CVE-2020-6392 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass navigation restrictions in Google Chrome.
How does CVE-2020-6392 work?
CVE-2020-6392 works by exploiting insufficient policy enforcement in extensions in Google Chrome.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6392?
CVE-2020-6392 has a severity rating of medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6392?
Versions of Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.87 are affected by CVE-2020-6392.
How can I fix CVE-2020-6392?
To fix CVE-2020-6392, you should upgrade to Google Chrome version 80.0.3987.87 or later.