CVE-2022-4955: Inappropriate implementation in DevTools
Inappropriate implementation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 108.0.5359.71 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass file access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2022-4174
- CVE-2022-4175
- CVE-2022-4176
- CVE-2022-4177
- CVE-2022-4178
- CVE-2022-4179
- CVE-2022-4180
- CVE-2022-4906
- CVE-2022-4181
- CVE-2022-4907
- CVE-2022-4182
- CVE-2022-4183
- CVE-2022-4184
- CVE-2022-4185
- CVE-2022-4186
- CVE-2022-4187
- CVE-2022-4188
- CVE-2022-4189
- CVE-2022-4190
- CVE-2022-4191
- CVE-2022-4192
- CVE-2022-4193
- CVE-2022-4194
- CVE-2022-4195
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-4955?
CVE-2022-4955 is a vulnerability in DevTools in Google Chrome that allowed an attacker to bypass file access restrictions via a crafted HTML page.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4955?
The severity of CVE-2022-4955 is medium.
How does CVE-2022-4955 affect Google Chrome?
CVE-2022-4955 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 108.0.5359.71.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-4955?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-4955 by convincing a user to install a malicious extension and visit a crafted HTML page.
How can I fix CVE-2022-4955?
To fix CVE-2022-4955, update Google Chrome to version 108.0.5359.71 or later.