Chrome DevTools CVE-2024-5836: Inappropriate Extension Exec Pre-126.0.6478.54
CVE-2024-5836 Published on June 11, 2024
Inappropriate Implementation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: High)
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-5836 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Use of Function with Inconsistent Implementations
The code uses a function that has inconsistent implementations across operating systems and versions.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-5836
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Affected Versions
Google Chrome:- Version 126.0.6478.54 and below 126.0.6478.54 is affected.
- Before 126.0.6478.54 is affected.
- Before 126.0.6478.56 is affected.
- Before 126.0.6478.57 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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