CVE-2023-7261

Public Exploit

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Google Updator prior to 1.3.36.351 in Google Chrome allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Google Omaha
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40064602 issue tracking exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7261?
CVE-2023-7261 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-7261?
To fix CVE-2023-7261, 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-2023-7261 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-7261 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-7261?
CVE-2023-7261 affects Google Omaha.
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