CVE-2011-3956
CVE-2011-3956 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% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-346
- Affected product: Google Chrome
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The extension implementation in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.46 does not properly handle sandboxed origins, which might allow remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted extension.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-3956?
- The extension implementation in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.46 does not properly handle sandboxed origins, which might allow remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted extension.
- How severe is CVE-2011-3956?
- CVE-2011-3956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2011-3956 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-3956?
- CVE-2011-3956 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-3956?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2011-3956 published?
- CVE-2011-3956 was published on 2012-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=103630
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/02/stable-channel-update.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14906
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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