CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-5206

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The PDF plugin in Google Chrome prior to version 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android incorrectly followed redirects, allowing a remote attacker to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted HTML page.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to conduct phishing attacks or steal user data, posing a significant security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

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

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Original NVD description (English source)

The PDF plugin in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android incorrectly followed redirects, which allowed a remote attacker to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted HTML page.

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