CVE-2023-1221: Insufficient policy enforcement in Extensions API

Published Nov 16, 2022
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Updated

Insufficient policy enforcement in Extensions API in Google Chrome prior to 111.0.5563.64 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Credit

Ahmed ElMasry

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<111.0.5563.64
111.0.5563.64
Google Chrome<111.0.5563.64

Event History

Nov 16, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Mar 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:42 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-2023-1221?

The severity of CVE-2023-1221 is classified as Medium.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-1221?

To fix CVE-2023-1221, update your Google Chrome to version 111.0.5563.64 or later.

3

What is CVE-2023-1221?

CVE-2023-1221 is a vulnerability in the Extensions API of Google Chrome that allows malicious extensions to bypass navigation restrictions.

4

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2023-1221?

Google Chrome versions prior to 111.0.5563.64 are affected by CVE-2023-1221.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2023-1221?

Attackers can use CVE-2023-1221 to bypass navigation restrictions by convincing users to install a crafted Chrome extension.

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