CVE-2016-5193: n/a Chrome prior to 54.0 for iOS vulnerability |…

CVE-2016-5193: Google Chrome prior to 54.0 for iOS had insufficient validation of URLs for windows open by DOM, which allo...

Google Chrome prior to 54.0 for iOS had insufficient validation of URLs for windows open by DOM, which allowed a remote attacker to bypass restrictions on navigation to certain URL schemes via crafted HTML pages.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 00:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects Google Chrome for iOS before version 54.0. A malicious web page could bypass Chrome restrictions around navigation to certain URL schemes. The public bundle does not state the business impact, CVSS score, or any confirmed exploitation. Exposure is limited to environments where users still run Chrome for iOS older than 54.0. Modern managed mobile fleets are unlikely to be exposed, but legacy or unmanaged iOS devices should be checked. Treat this as a legacy browser hygiene issue unless old iOS Chrome is present. Prioritize inventory confirmation over emergency response because exploitation and severity are not established in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Verify Chrome for iOS is version 54.0 or later.; Update unmanaged or legacy iOS devices running old Chrome builds.; Check Google and mobile-device-management guidance for current remediation recommendations..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 18, 2016, 03:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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https://crbug.com/639658CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201610-09CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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n/aChrome prior to 54.0 for iOSChrome prior to 54.0 for iOSListed

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