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ID:6099 - Exploit for Universal XSS in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-5124
ID:6099 - Exploit for Universal XSS in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-5124
Published: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8943
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5124
CWE-ID: CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists in the link modal due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary MHTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
Remediation
Update to version 62.0.3202.62.