CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-6772

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The DOM implementation in Blink, used in Google Chrome before version 47.0.2526.73, does not prevent javascript: URL navigation while a document is being detached. This allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via crafted JavaScript code that improperly interacts with a plugin.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Google Chrome to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the use of plugins to minimize risk.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The DOM implementation in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.73, does not prevent javascript: URL navigation while a document is being detached, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via crafted JavaScript code that improperly interacts with a plugin.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS