CVE-2025-12905: Inappropriate implementation in Downloads
Published Jul 12, 2025
·Updated
Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 140.0.7339.80 allowed a remote attacker to bypass Mark of the Web via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Credit
Tom Haas
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<140.0.7339.80
Google Chrome<140.0.7339.80
140.0.7339.80
All of the following
Google Chrome<140.0.7339.80
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jul 12, 2025
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:23 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Nov 8, 2025
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-12905?
The severity of CVE-2025-12905 is classified as Low by Chromium security standards.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-12905?
To fix CVE-2025-12905, you should update Google Chrome to version 140.0.7339.80 or later.
3
What does CVE-2025-12905 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2025-12905 allows a remote attacker to bypass the Mark of the Web via a crafted HTML page.
4
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2025-12905?
CVE-2025-12905 affects Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 140.0.7339.80.
5
What component of Google Chrome is impacted by CVE-2025-12905?
CVE-2025-12905 impacts the Downloads feature in Google Chrome.