CVE-2015-1266: content/browser/webui/content_web_ui_controller_factory.cc in Google Chrome before 43.0.2357.130 does not p...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Google Chrome access-control flaw fixed before version 43.0.2357.130. A malicious web page could use a URL that looked like an internal Chrome WebUI page to bypass intended restrictions. The sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or detailed business impact. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy systems running Google Chrome or Chromium packages older than 43.0.2357.130. Current managed browsers should already be beyond the affected version, but unsupported images, kiosks, or embedded desktop builds may still matter. Prioritize as a legacy hygiene issue unless old Chrome or Chromium remains in production. No active exploitation is cited, but browsers process untrusted web content, so unsupported installations should be removed or updated. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome or Chromium beyond 43.0.2357.130.; Check applicable Linux vendor advisories for package-specific updates.; Remove or isolate unsupported browser installations..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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