CVE-2025-13631: Inappropriate implementation in Google Updater

Published Sep 29, 2025
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2025-13631 Inappropriate implementation in Google Updater

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in Google Updater in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 143.0.7499.41 allowed a remote attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted file. (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

Jota Domingos

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<143.0.7499.41
Google Chrome<143.0.7499.40
143.0.7499.40
All of the following
Google Chrome<143.0.7499.40
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
Google Chrome<143.0.7499.40
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<143.0.3650.66

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 143.0.7499.40
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 143.0.7499.41

Event History

Sep 29, 2025
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·05:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·05:14 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-13631?

CVE-2025-13631 has a security severity rating of High.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-13631?

To fix CVE-2025-13631, update Google Chrome to version 143.0.7499.41 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-13631?

CVE-2025-13631 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Google Updater within Google Chrome.

4

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2025-13631?

CVE-2025-13631 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 143.0.7499.41.

5

Can CVE-2025-13631 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-13631 allows a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability via a crafted file.

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