CVE-2025-0996: Inappropriate implementation in Browser UI

Published Jan 23, 2025
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Updated

Chromium: CVE -2025-0996 Inappropriate implementation in Browser UI

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in Browser UI in Google Chrome on Android prior to 133.0.6943.98 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

MITRE

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

Microsoft

Credit

yuki yamaoto

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<133.0.3065.69
Google Chrome<133.0.6943.98
133.0.6943.98

Event History

Jan 23, 2025
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:17 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Sep 3, 57105
Event
via NVD·10:05 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0996?

CVE-2025-0996 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-0996?

To fix CVE-2025-0996, update Google Chrome to version 133.0.6943.98 or later, or update Microsoft Edge to version 133.0.3065.69 or later.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-0996?

CVE-2025-0996 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to specified updates.

4

Is CVE-2025-0996 currently being exploited?

As of now, there are no public reports of exploitation in the wild for CVE-2025-0996.

5

When was CVE-2025-0996 reported?

CVE-2025-0996 was reported and assigned by Chrome in early 2025.

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