CVE-2008-6996: Google Chrome BETA (0.2.149.27) does not prompt the user before saving an executable file, which makes it e...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affected an early Google Chrome beta that could save executable files without first prompting the user. By itself, the record describes unwanted downloads and possible disk consumption, not automatic execution. The business risk is mainly for systems still running obsolete Chrome beta builds or unmanaged browser environments. Likely exposure is very limited unless legacy endpoints still run Google Chrome BETA 0.2.149.27 or preserve its download behavior. The supplied CVE affected data lists no formal vendor/product CPEs, so asset confirmation requires local inventory rather than CPE matching alone. Prioritize as a legacy hygiene issue, not a broad emergency. If no obsolete Chrome beta exists, business urgency is low. If found on production endpoints, remove it quickly because public exploit references exist and the browser is far outside supported security maintenance. Mitigation focus: Remove or block Google Chrome BETA 0.2.149.27 from managed endpoints.; Upgrade legacy Chrome installations to a supported stable browser release.; Review vendor or Chromium guidance before assuming a specific patch level..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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