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

First published: Wed Nov 16 2022(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: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Ahmed ElMasry

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<111.0.5563.64
111.0.5563.64
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<111.0.5563.64

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-1221?

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

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-1221?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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