CVE-2025-6557: chrome — Fix

Description

Insufficient data validation in DevTools in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 138.0.7204.49 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1021 CWE-1021

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	chrome	< 138.0.7204.49
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2025/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_24.html

Other References

https://issues.chromium.org/issues/406631048

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-6557? +

Insufficient data validation in DevTools in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 138.0.7204.49 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low) It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-6557? +

CVE-2025-6557 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-6557? +

CVE-2025-6557 affects products from google, microsoft, specifically: chrome, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-6557? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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