CVE-2022-1862: Inappropriate implementation in Extensions
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.
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Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2022-1853
- CVE-2022-1854
- CVE-2022-1855
- CVE-2022-1856
- CVE-2022-1857
- CVE-2022-1858
- CVE-2022-1859
- CVE-2022-1860
- CVE-2022-1861
- CVE-2022-4918
- CVE-2022-1863
- CVE-2022-1864
- CVE-2022-1865
- CVE-2022-1866
- CVE-2022-1867
- CVE-2022-1868
- CVE-2022-1869
- CVE-2022-1870
- CVE-2022-1871
- CVE-2022-1872
- CVE-2022-1873
- CVE-2022-1874
- CVE-2022-1875
- CVE-2022-1876
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.