How severe is CVE-2015-6583?

CVE-2015-6583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6583 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6583?

CVE-2015-6583 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6583?

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

When was CVE-2015-6583 published?

CVE-2015-6583 was published on 2015-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6583

CVE-2015-6583 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% (69th 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

Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85 does not display a location bar for a hosted app's window after navigation away from the installation site, which might make it easier for remote attackers to spoof content via a crafted app, related to browser.cc and hosted_app_browser_controller.cc.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6583?: Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85 does not display a location bar for a hosted app's window after navigation away from the installation site, which might make it easier for remote attackers to spoof content via a crafted app, related to browser.cc and hosted_app_browser_controller.cc.
How severe is CVE-2015-6583?: CVE-2015-6583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6583 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6583?: CVE-2015-6583 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6583?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6583 published?: CVE-2015-6583 was published on 2015-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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