CVE-2022-0807 in Edge
Summary
by MITRE • 04/05/2022
Inappropriate implementation in Autofill in Google Chrome prior to 99.0.4844.51 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/25/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw in Google Chrome's Autofill implementation that existed prior to version 99.0.4844.51. The issue stems from an improper handling of navigation restrictions within the browser's autofill functionality, creating a pathway for remote attackers to circumvent intended security controls. The flaw manifests when a malicious actor crafts a specially designed html page that exploits the inconsistent behavior of Chrome's autofill system during navigation processes. This vulnerability directly relates to CWE-284 Access Control Bypass and falls under the broader category of improper restriction of operations within a recognized access control system. The technical implementation flaw occurs at the intersection of browser navigation handling and autofill data management, where the security boundaries between different browsing contexts become improperly enforced. Attackers can leverage this weakness to execute unauthorized navigation actions that should have been restricted by the browser's security model, potentially leading to information disclosure or further exploitation opportunities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple navigation bypass, as it enables attackers to manipulate browser behavior in ways that could facilitate more sophisticated attacks. When a user interacts with a maliciously crafted page, the autofill system's failure to properly enforce navigation restrictions can allow attackers to redirect users to unintended destinations or manipulate form submissions across different security contexts. This particular flaw demonstrates how seemingly isolated browser components can interact in unexpected ways to create security weaknesses that affect the entire browsing experience. The vulnerability's exploitation requires only a remote web page, making it particularly dangerous as it can be delivered through standard web browsing channels without requiring any special privileges or user interaction beyond visiting the malicious site. This characteristic places the vulnerability squarely within ATT&CK technique T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1566 Phishing categories, as it enables attackers to deliver malicious navigation payloads through web-based attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate browser updates to versions 99.0.4844.51 or later where Google has implemented proper navigation restriction enforcement within the autofill system. Organizations should also consider implementing additional network-level protections such as web application firewalls and content filtering solutions that can detect and block suspicious navigation patterns. Browser hardening measures including disabling unnecessary autofill features for untrusted sites and implementing strict content security policies can provide additional defense layers. Security teams should monitor for indicators of compromise related to navigation redirection attempts and implement user education programs to recognize potentially malicious web content. The fix implemented by Google addresses the root cause by strengthening the navigation restriction enforcement mechanism within the autofill subsystem, ensuring that cross-context navigation attempts are properly validated against the browser's security model. This remediation approach aligns with the principle of least privilege and proper access control implementation that should be enforced throughout all browser components to prevent unauthorized operations.