CVE-2018-6081 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Google Chrome before version 65.0.3325.146 was affected by Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Interstitials, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML into a user's system.

Understanding CVE-2018-6081

Before version 65.0.3325.146 of Google Chrome, there were vulnerabilities that enabled attackers to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML into a user's system.

What is CVE-2018-6081?

XSS vulnerabilities in Interstitials in Google Chrome prior to 65.0.3325.146 allowed attackers to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML by tricking users into installing a harmful extension or opening the Developer Console.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6081

Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to execute malicious scripts or HTML code on a victim's system.
Users tricked into installing a harmful extension or opening the Developer Console were at risk of compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6081

Google Chrome was affected by Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Interstitials.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerabilities allowed attackers to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML into a user's system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions Affected: < 65.0.3325.146

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit the vulnerabilities by tricking users into installing a harmful extension or opening the Developer Console.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 65.0.3325.146 or newer.
Be cautious when installing browser extensions or interacting with unfamiliar websites. Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly update your browser and extensions to the latest versions.
Educate users about the risks of installing untrusted software or extensions.
Implement content security policies to mitigate XSS attacks.
Monitor browser activity for any suspicious behavior. Patch and Updates
Google released patches addressing these vulnerabilities in version 65.0.3325.146 and later.