CVE-2025-1915 Details
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in DevTools in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 134.0.6998.35 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass file access restrictions via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
A vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools on Windows, prior to version 134.0.6998.35, allowed malicious extensions to bypass file access restrictions. This was achieved by exploiting improper limitations on pathnames, enabling the extension to access restricted files. The issue could lead to the leakage of sensitive information, such as the user's NTLM hash.
Users should update to Google Chrome version 134.0.6998.35 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 6, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2025/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/391114799 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google chrome | < 134.0.6998.35 |
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 5, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 5, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |