CVE-2010-5069

CVE-2010-5069 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-200.

Key facts

Description

The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in Google Chrome 4 does not properly handle the :visited pseudo-class, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about visited web pages via a crafted HTML document. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2010-2264.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5069?
The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in Google Chrome 4 does not properly handle the :visited pseudo-class, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about visited web pages via a crafted HTML document. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2010-2264.
How severe is CVE-2010-5069?
CVE-2010-5069 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5069 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5069?
CVE-2010-5069 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 225 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5069?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5069 published?
CVE-2010-5069 was published on 2011-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (225)

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