How severe is CVE-2009-0374?

CVE-2009-0374 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0374 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0374?

CVE-2009-0374 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0374?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0374 published?

CVE-2009-0374 was published on 2009-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0374

CVE-2009-0374 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2009-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome 1.0.154.43 allows remote attackers to trick a user into visiting an arbitrary URL via an onclick action that moves a crafted element to the current mouse position, related to a "Clickjacking" vulnerability. NOTE: a third party disputes the relevance of this issue, stating that "every sufficiently featured browser is and likely will remain susceptible to the behavior known as clickjacking," and adding that the exploit code "is not a valid demonstration of the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0374?: Google Chrome 1.0.154.43 allows remote attackers to trick a user into visiting an arbitrary URL via an onclick action that moves a crafted element to the current mouse position, related to a "Clickjacking" vulnerability. NOTE: a third party disputes the relevance of this issue, stating that "every sufficiently featured browser is and likely will remain susceptible to the behavior known as clickjacking," and adding that the exploit code "is not a valid demonstration of the issue.
How severe is CVE-2009-0374?: CVE-2009-0374 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0374 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0374?: CVE-2009-0374 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0374?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0374 published?: CVE-2009-0374 was published on 2009-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:1.0.154.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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