Insecure Inline-Installer Implementation in Google Chrome

CVE-2016-1640 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

The Web Store inline-installer implementation in the Extensions UI in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not block installations upon deletion of an installation frame, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into believing that an installation request originated from the user's next navigation target via a crafted web site.

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