CVE-2017-5011: n/a Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Windows…

CVE-2017-5011: Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Windows insufficiently sanitized DevTools URLs, which allowed a rem...

Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Windows insufficiently sanitized DevTools URLs, which allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to read filesystem contents via a crafted HTML page.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 14:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This older Chrome flaw could let an attacker read files from a Windows user's computer, but only after convincing that user to install a malicious extension and visit crafted content. The main business risk is exposure of local files on outdated, unmanaged endpoints. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows systems still running Chrome before 56.0.2924.76, especially where extension installation is unmanaged or historical browser versions remain in images, labs, or kiosks. Treat this as a cleanup and legacy exposure issue unless affected systems are still present. Prioritize remediation for unmanaged Windows endpoints that process sensitive local files or allow users to install extensions. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Google Chrome for Windows to 56.0.2924.76 or later.; Use vendor advisories for any packaged browser update path.; Restrict extension installation to approved and trusted extensions..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 06:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 17, 2017, 07:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201701-66CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://crbug.com/662859CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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n/aGoogle Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for WindowsGoogle Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for WindowsListed

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