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CVE-2016-5206

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 1.32%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-01-19 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8. It affects Windows, Linux, Android and other products. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2016-5206
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
1.32%
Windows Linux Android Chrome

Original NVD Description

The PDF plugin in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android incorrectly followed redirects, which allowed a remote attacker to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted HTML page.