CVE-2022-1868: Inappropriate implementation in Extensions API

Published Feb 28, 2022
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Updated

Inappropriate implementation in Extensions API in Google Chrome prior to 102.0.5005.61 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass navigation 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

Feb 28, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:19 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Chrome vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Chrome vulnerability is CVE-2022-1868.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1868?

The severity of CVE-2022-1868 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-1868?

Google Chrome versions prior to 102.0.5005.61 are affected by CVE-2022-1868.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-1868?

An attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious extension can exploit CVE-2022-1868 to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-1868?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2022-1868 is available in Google Chrome version 102.0.5005.61 and later.

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