Vulnerability identifier: #VU6970
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Google
Description
Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to inappropriate execution of javascript on WebUI pages. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security 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.
Mitigation
Update to version 59.0.3071.86.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 55.0.2883.75 - 58.0.3029.110
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html?utm_source=feed...
http://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-201706-8
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.