How severe is CVE-2015-1298?

CVE-2015-1298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1298?

CVE-2015-1298 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1298?

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

When was CVE-2015-1298 published?

CVE-2015-1298 was published on 2015-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1298

CVE-2015-1298 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2015-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The RuntimeEventRouter::OnExtensionUninstalled function in extensions/browser/api/runtime/runtime_api.cc in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85 does not ensure that the setUninstallURL preference corresponds to the URL of a web site, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to trigger access to an arbitrary URL via a crafted extension that is uninstalled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1298?: The RuntimeEventRouter::OnExtensionUninstalled function in extensions/browser/api/runtime/runtime_api.cc in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85 does not ensure that the setUninstallURL preference corresponds to the URL of a web site, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to trigger access to an arbitrary URL via a crafted extension that is uninstalled.
How severe is CVE-2015-1298?: CVE-2015-1298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1298?: CVE-2015-1298 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1298 published?: CVE-2015-1298 was published on 2015-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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