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CVE-2025-6179

Google Chrome OS vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 0.22%
  1. Published16 Jun 2025

Description

Permissions Bypass in Extension Management in Google ChromeOS 16181.27.0 on managed Chrome devices allows a local attacker to disable extensions and access Developer Mode, including loading additional extensions via exploiting vulnerabilities using the ExtHang3r and ExtPrint3r tools.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Chrome OS16181.27.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-6179 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-6179 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.22%.

How severe is CVE-2025-6179?

CVE-2025-6179 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-6179?

Affected products include Google Chrome OS.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6179?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.