CVE-2011-2859

CVE-2011-2859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-276.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-276
• Affected product: Google Chrome
• Published: 2011-09-19
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 uses incorrect permissions for non-gallery pages, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2859?

Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 uses incorrect permissions for non-gallery pages, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

How severe is CVE-2011-2859?

CVE-2011-2859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-2859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2859?

CVE-2011-2859 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2859?

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

When was CVE-2011-2859 published?

CVE-2011-2859 was published on 2011-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=93497
• http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/09/stable-channel-update_16.html
• http://osvdb.org/75561
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69886
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14594

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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