CVE-2011-2783

Description

Google Chrome before 13.0.782.107 does not ensure that developer-mode NPAPI extension installations are confirmed by a browser dialog, which makes it easier for remote attackers to modify the product's functionality via a Trojan horse extension.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68945 vdb entry
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/08/stable-channel-update.html
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=83273
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14406 vdb entry signature
http://osvdb.org/74233 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2783?
CVE-2011-2783 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-2783?
To fix CVE-2011-2783, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-2783 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-2783 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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