CVE-2020-6502

Description

Incorrect implementation in permissions in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.87 allowed a remote attacker to spoof security UI via a crafted HTML page.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory googleblog.com
Affected: Google Chrome
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html vendor advisory
https://crbug.com/785159 permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6502?
CVE-2020-6502 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-6502?
To fix CVE-2020-6502, 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-2020-6502 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-6502 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-6502?
CVE-2020-6502 affects Google Chrome.
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