Origin validation error in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-6400

 

Origin validation error in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-6400

Published: February 5, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU24963
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6400
CWE-ID: CWE-346
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Chrome

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation of CORS policies. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and interact with web applications outside of the allowed domain.


How to mitigate CVE-2020-6400

Install updates from vendor's website.

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