The AllowCrossRendererResourceLoad function in extensions/browser/url_request_util.cc in…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · High · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
The AllowCrossRendererResourceLoad function in extensions/browser/url_request_util.cc in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux does not properly use an extension's manifest.json web_accessible_resources field for restrictions on IFRAME elements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks, and trick users into changing extension settings, via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5162.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2016:1854 Released 2016-09-12 · Red Hat rating Importantchromium-browser security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-53.0.2785.89-3.el6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-53.0.2785.89-3.el6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-53.0.2785.89-3.el6
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1854 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1854 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1854 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2016-5160
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jx9c-6fqg-jfrv
References
Sources
- CVE-2016-5160 · CVE Program
- CVE-2016-5160 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jx9c-6fqg-jfrv · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2016-5160 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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