CVE-2017-15430 Cross-site scripting in Chrome
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary scripts or HTML into Google Chrome via the Chromecast plugin, potentially executing code or bypassing security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-15430?
CVE-2017-15430 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Google Chrome, published on 28 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Insufficient data validation in Chromecast plugin in Google Chrome prior to 63.0.3239.84 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15430?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15430?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2017-15430 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15430 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4w38-8r8g-73j7, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-15430.