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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-5281
CVE-2025-5281:
Google Chrome vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2025-5281 is a security vulnerability discovered in Google Chrome's Back-Forward Cache (BFCache) implementation. The vulnerability was reported by Jesper van den Ende from Pelican Party Studios on May 12, 2025, and affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 137.0.7151.55. This security flaw allows remote attackers to potentially obtain user information through a crafted HTML page (Chrome Release, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from an inappropriate implementation in Chrome's Back-Forward Cache (BFCache) mechanism. Google has classified this as a Medium severity issue, indicating a moderate level of risk. The vulnerability specifically relates to how Chrome handles user information within the BFCache context, potentially exposing sensitive data when processing specially crafted HTML pages (Chrome Release).
Impact
The primary impact of this vulnerability is the potential exposure of user information. When successfully exploited through a crafted HTML page, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to user data that should normally be protected by the browser's security mechanisms (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Google has addressed this vulnerability in Chrome version 137.0.7151.55. Users are strongly advised to update their Chrome browsers to this version or later to protect against potential exploitation. The fix has been rolled out for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms (Chrome Release).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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