CVE-2022-1862: Inappropriate implementation in Extensions

Published Aug 4, 2021
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Updated

Inappropriate implementation in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 102.0.5005.61 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass profile restrictions via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Alesandro Ortiz

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<102.0.5005.61
102.0.5005.61
Google Chrome<102.0.5005.61

Event History

Aug 4, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1862?

CVE-2022-1862 has a high severity rating due to the potential for an attacker to bypass profile restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1862?

You can fix CVE-2022-1862 by updating Google Chrome to version 102.0.5005.61 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-1862?

CVE-2022-1862 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 102.0.5005.61.

4

What does CVE-2022-1862 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2022-1862 allows an attacker to bypass profile restrictions by convincing a user to install a malicious extension.

5

What steps should I take if I suspect my Google Chrome is vulnerable to CVE-2022-1862?

If you suspect your Google Chrome is vulnerable to CVE-2022-1862, immediately update to the latest version and remove any suspicious extensions.

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