CVE-2010-2295

CVE-2010-2295 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

page/EventHandler.cpp in WebCore in WebKit in Google Chrome before 5.0.375.70 does not properly handle a change of the focused frame during the dispatching of keydown, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to redirect keystrokes via a crafted HTML document, aka rdar problem 7018610. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-1422.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2295?
page/EventHandler.cpp in WebCore in WebKit in Google Chrome before 5.0.375.70 does not properly handle a change of the focused frame during the dispatching of keydown, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to redirect keystrokes via a crafted HTML document, aka rdar problem 7018610. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-1422.
How severe is CVE-2010-2295?
CVE-2010-2295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2295 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2295?
CVE-2010-2295 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2295?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2295 published?
CVE-2010-2295 was published on 2010-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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