CVE-2012-4908
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin...
CVE-2012-4908 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Google Chrome, published September 13, 2012. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.35%, the 88th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 3.35%EPSS, 88th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain access to local files via vectors involving a symlink.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Google Chrome for Android - Same-origin Policy Bypass Local Symlink | 2012-09-12 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain access to local files via vectors involving a symlink.
- Record
CVE-2012-4908- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-264
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain access to local files via vectors involving a symlink.
- Record
CVE-2012-4908- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2012-4833No score
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain access to local files via vectors involving a symlink.
- Record
EUVD-2012-4833- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-g64x-vj36-x7pxNo score
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin...
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain access to local files via vectors involving a symlink.
- Record
GHSA-g64x-vj36-x7px- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
