Google Chrome up to 142.0.7444.175 Passwords improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Chrome. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Passwords. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-13640. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Passwords. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Inappropriate implementation in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 143.0.7499.41 allowed a local attacker to bypass authentication via physical access to the device. (Chromium security severity: Low)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-13640 since 11/25/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/04/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 277100 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-13640), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 143.0.7499.41 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (277100) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2718). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • IGEL OS
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Google Chrome

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 277100
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-13640

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 143.0.7499.41

Timelineinfo

11/25/2025 CVE reserved
12/02/2025 +7 days Advisory disclosed
12/02/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/04/2026 +33 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 452071
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-13640 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-13640
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-334132
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2718 - Google Chrome/Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/02/2025 21:50
Updated: 01/04/2026 22:52
Changes: 12/02/2025 21:50 (58), 12/04/2025 11:55 (2), 01/04/2026 22:52 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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