CVE-2016-1687: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1687: The renderer implementation in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not properly restrict public exposure...

The renderer implementation in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not properly restrict public exposure of classes, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors related to extensions.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Google Chrome information disclosure issue fixed before version 51.0.2704.63. A remote attacker could obtain sensitive information through extension-related behavior because Chrome’s renderer exposed classes too broadly. The public bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is likely limited to systems running Chrome or Chromium packages older than 51.0.2704.63, including historical Linux distribution builds referenced by Debian, openSUSE, Red Hat, and Gentoo advisories. Treat this as a routine browser hygiene issue unless legacy Chrome or Chromium remains in use. The business priority is removing obsolete browser versions, not emergency incident response, because the bundle lacks active exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome or Chromium to 51.0.2704.63 or later.; Apply relevant distribution security updates from Debian, openSUSE, Red Hat, or Gentoo.; Retire unsupported Chrome or Chromium builds from managed endpoints..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 5, 2016, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://codereview.chromium.org/1938123002CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://crbug.com/603748CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://codereview.chromium.org/1939833003CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2016:1190CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
GLSA-201607-07CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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