CVE-2016-5226: n/a Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Linux,…

CVE-2016-5226: Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Linux, Windows and Mac executed javascript: URLs entered i...

Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Linux, Windows and Mac executed javascript: URLs entered in the URL bar in the context of the current tab, which allowed a socially engineered user to XSS themselves by dragging and dropping a javascript: URL into the URL bar.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Google Chrome browser flaw where a tricked user could drag a malicious-looking javascript URL into the address bar and make Chrome run it in the open tab. The business risk is mainly legacy unmanaged browsers and phishing-style user manipulation, not server exposure. Exposure is limited to Linux, Windows, and Mac endpoints running Google Chrome before 55.0.2883.75, including related distro-packaged browser builds referenced by Red Hat and Gentoo advisories. Treat this as a legacy browser hygiene issue. It becomes urgent only if old Chrome versions remain in production, especially on user workstations that access sensitive web applications. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome or Chromium-derived packages to 55.0.2883.75 or later.; Use Red Hat or Gentoo advisories for distro-specific package guidance.; Remove unsupported Chrome versions from managed endpoint images..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 19, 2017, 05:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://crbug.com/639750CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201612-11CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

n/aGoogle Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Linux, Windows and MacGoogle Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Linux, Windows and MacListed

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