CVE-2020-6392 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Insufficient policy enforcement in extensions in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.87 allowed an attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted Chrome Extension.

Understanding CVE-2020-6392

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Google Chrome that could be exploited by convincing a user to install a malicious extension.

What is CVE-2020-6392?

The vulnerability allowed an attacker to bypass navigation restrictions through a malicious Chrome Extension.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6392

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized actions on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6392

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient policy enforcement in Chrome extensions allowed attackers to bypass navigation restrictions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions Affected: < 80.0.3987.87

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by convincing users to install a malicious extension.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 80.0.3987.87 or newer.
Avoid installing extensions from untrusted sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Chrome and all installed extensions.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and extension installation.

Patching and Updates

Google released a patch in version 80.0.3987.87 to address this vulnerability.