CVE-2016-1682
Reported by chrome · Published June 5, 2016
The ServiceWorkerContainer::registerServiceWorkerImpl function in WebKit/Source/modules/serviceworkers/ServiceWorkerContainer.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, allows remote attackers to bypass the Content Security Policy (CSP) protection mechanism via a ServiceWorker registration.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| chromium-browser | Ubuntu:14.04:LTS | 51.0.2704.79-0ubuntu0.14.04.1.1121 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
| n/a | n/a | * |
Timeline
- May 26, 2016 CVE Published
- Feb 4, 2022 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Mar 5, 2026 Distribution Patch (4 in total, the first dated here)
- Mar 5, 2026 Security Advisory (8 in total, the first dated here)
- May 6, 2026 CVE Updated
- Oct 9, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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References
- x_refsource_CONFIRM
- 90876 vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
- openSUSE-SU-2016:1496 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE
- 1035981 vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
- DSA-3590 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
- x_refsource_CONFIRM
- USN-2992-1 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU
- openSUSE-SU-2016:1430 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE
- RHSA-2016:1190 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
- x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201607-07 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
- openSUSE-SU-2016:1433 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE