CVE-2012-4906
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android does not properly restrict access to file: URLs,...
CVE-2012-4906 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Google Chrome, published September 13, 2012. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.10%, the 87th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 3.10%EPSS, 87th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android does not properly restrict access to file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by obtaining credential data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-4903.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Google Chrome for Android - Multiple 'file::' URL Handler Local Downloaded Content Disclosure Vulnerabilities | 2012-09-12 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android does not properly restrict access to file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by obtaining credential data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-4903.
- Record
CVE-2012-4906- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-264
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android does not properly restrict access to file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by obtaining credential data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-4903.
- Record
CVE-2012-4906- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2012-4831No score
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android does not properly restrict access to file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by obtaining credential data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-4903.
- Record
EUVD-2012-4831- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-v25g-5mj4-74p6No score
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android does not properly restrict access to file: URLs,...
Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android does not properly restrict access to file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by obtaining credential data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-4903.
- Record
GHSA-v25g-5mj4-74p6- 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.
