CVE-2025-5281: Medium Inappropriate implementation in BFCache

Published May 27, 2025
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2025-5281 Inappropriate implementation in BFCache

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in BFCache in Google Chrome prior to 137.0.7151.55 allowed a remote attacker to potentially obtain user information via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

NVD

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

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<137.0.7151.55
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<137.0.3296.52

Event History

May 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jul 14, 2025
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5281?

The severity of CVE-2025-5281 is classified as Medium.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-5281?

To fix CVE-2025-5281, update Google Chrome to version 137.0.7151.55 or later.

3

What does CVE-2025-5281 affect?

CVE-2025-5281 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 137.0.7151.55.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-5281?

CVE-2025-5281 is an inappropriate implementation vulnerability in the BFCache feature.

5

Can CVE-2025-5281 lead to user data exposure?

Yes, CVE-2025-5281 could potentially allow a remote attacker to obtain user information via a crafted HTML page.

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