How severe is CVE-2014-3161?

CVE-2014-3161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-3161 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-2014-3161?

CVE-2014-3161 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 100 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3161?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-3161 published?

CVE-2014-3161 was published on 2014-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3161

CVE-2014-3161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2014-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WebMediaPlayerAndroid::load function in content/renderer/media/android/webmediaplayer_android.cc in Google Chrome before 36.0.1985.122 on Android does not properly interact with redirects, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site that hosts a video stream.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3161?: The WebMediaPlayerAndroid::load function in content/renderer/media/android/webmediaplayer_android.cc in Google Chrome before 36.0.1985.122 on Android does not properly interact with redirects, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site that hosts a video stream.
How severe is CVE-2014-3161?: CVE-2014-3161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-3161 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-2014-3161?: CVE-2014-3161 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 100 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-3161 published?: CVE-2014-3161 was published on 2014-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (100)

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cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:36.0.1985.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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