How severe is CVE-2011-3072?

CVE-2011-3072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-3072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3072?

CVE-2011-3072 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3072?

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

When was CVE-2011-3072 published?

CVE-2011-3072 was published on 2012-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3072

CVE-2011-3072 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-346.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-346
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2012-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.151 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via vectors related to pop-up windows.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3072?: Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.151 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via vectors related to pop-up windows.
How severe is CVE-2011-3072?: CVE-2011-3072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3072?: CVE-2011-3072 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3072 published?: CVE-2011-3072 was published on 2012-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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