CVE-2016-1657

MediumCVSS 4.3/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The WebContentsImpl::FocusLocationBarByDefault function in content/browser/web_contents/web_contents_impl.cc in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.75 mishandles focus for certain about:blank pages, which allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a crafted URL.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 4.3/10CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-254

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Apr 18, 2016
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2016-1657: Medium severity, CVSS 4.3 | Vulnix