CVE-2016-1640: Google Chrome

Medium severity, CVSS 4.3. EPSS: 1.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The Web Store inline-installer implementation in the Extensions UI in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not block installations upon deletion of an installation frame, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into believing that an installation request originated from the user's next navigation target via a crafted web site.

Affected products

• Google Chrome: up to and including 48.0.2564.116

Published 2016-03-06. Last modified 2026-06-17.