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4.3

Google Chrome may display fake web address via forward button

CVE-2011-2848 · published 15 years ago
Summary

Versions of Google Chrome prior to the latest release can be tricked into showing an incorrect web address in the address bar when a user clicks the forward button. This could cause users to think they are on a trusted site while they are actually on a different one. Upgrade Chrome to the newest version to prevent this behavior.

What to do
  • Update google chrome to version 14.0.835.163 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google chrome < 14.0.835.163
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 allows user-assisted remote attackers to spoof the URL bar via vectors related to the forward button.
Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 allows user-assisted remote attackers to spoof the URL bar via vectors related to the forward button.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published19 Sep 2011
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2011-2848 · NVD
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