CVE-2024-7005 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 08/06/2024
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Safe Browsing in Google Chrome prior to 127.0.6533.72 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to bypass discretionary access control via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/25/2026
This vulnerability resides within the Safe Browsing implementation of Google Chrome, specifically addressing insufficient validation of untrusted input that could be exploited by remote attackers through social engineering techniques. The flaw existed in versions prior to 127.0.6533.72 and represents a critical weakness in the browser's security architecture where user interaction becomes a vector for privilege escalation. The vulnerability operates through a sophisticated attack chain where an attacker must first convince a victim to perform specific UI gestures, typically involving clicking or interacting with malicious elements that appear legitimate within the browser interface.
The technical implementation of this flaw stems from inadequate input sanitization within Chrome's Safe Browsing subsystem, which is designed to protect users from malicious websites and downloads. When untrusted input enters the system through user interactions with potentially malicious files, the validation mechanisms fail to properly verify the integrity and authenticity of these inputs before they are processed by the discretionary access control system. This creates a scenario where legitimate browser security controls can be bypassed through carefully crafted user gestures that trigger specific code paths in the Safe Browsing module.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it demonstrates a fundamental weakness in how Chrome handles user interaction with potentially malicious content. Attackers can leverage this flaw to circumvent security protections that are normally enforced by the browser's access control mechanisms, potentially allowing them to execute unauthorized actions or gain access to restricted resources. The attack requires user participation through specific UI gestures, making it more challenging to exploit automatically but still represents a significant risk in environments where users might be targeted through social engineering campaigns.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-20, which addresses "Improper Input Validation," and relates to ATT&CK technique T1203, "Exploitation for Client Execution," as it involves leveraging browser security features against themselves. The low severity classification in Chromium reflects the requirement for specific user interaction but does not diminish the potential impact on individual users who might be targeted through sophisticated phishing campaigns or who may inadvertently perform the required gestures. Organizations should prioritize updating to Chrome version 127.0.6533.72 or later to eliminate this risk, as the vulnerability essentially creates a bypass mechanism that undermines the core security model of the browser's Safe Browsing feature.
The remediation strategy involves ensuring all users are running updated Chrome versions where the input validation has been strengthened and proper sanitization mechanisms have been implemented. Security teams should also consider implementing additional monitoring for unusual user interaction patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, while maintaining awareness of the social engineering aspects that make this vulnerability particularly dangerous in targeted attack scenarios.