CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1630

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The ContainerNode::parserRemoveChild function in Blink, used in Google Chrome before version 49.0.2623.75, mishandles widget updates, making it easier for remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted website.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to conduct cross-site attacks, potentially leading to user data theft or other malicious activities.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Google Chrome to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The ContainerNode::parserRemoveChild function in WebKit/Source/core/dom/ContainerNode.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75, mishandles widget updates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.

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