{"id":53871,"date":"2025-06-21T05:59:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T05:59:34","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-10T01:07:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T07:07:12","slug":"cve-2025-6179-bypassing-permissions-in-extension-management-on-google-chromeos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-6179-bypassing-permissions-in-extension-management-on-google-chromeos\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-6179: Bypassing Permissions in Extension Management on Google ChromeOS<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CVE-2025-6179 vulnerability is a severe security flaw affecting Google’s ChromeOS version 16181.27.0 on managed Chrome devices. This vulnerability allows local attackers to bypass permissions in Extension Management, thereby enabling them to disable extensions, access Developer Mode, and load additional extensions by exploiting vulnerabilities through the tools ExtHang3r and ExtPrint3r. The severity of this vulnerability<\/a> lies in its potential to compromise systems or leak data, posing a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-6179
\nSeverity: Critical (CVSS score 9.8)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: System compromise and potential<\/a> data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Google ChromeOS | 16181.27.0<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit works by manipulating the permissions in Extension Management<\/a> on Google’s ChromeOS. A local attacker can utilize the vulnerabilities<\/a> within the ExtHang3r and ExtPrint3r tools to disable existing extensions and gain access to Developer Mode. In this mode, the attacker can load additional extensions, potentially malicious, thereby compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

While specific exploit code for CVE-2025-6179 is not detailed, the following pseudocode conceptually illustrates how an attacker might seek to use this vulnerability<\/a>:<\/p>\n

# Attacker gains local access to the device\nlogin(chrome_device)\n# Attacker uses ExtHang3r and ExtPrint3r tools to disable security extensions\nrun_tool(ExtHang3r, target=\"security_extension\")\nrun_tool(ExtPrint3r, target=\"security_extension\")\n# Attacker enters Developer Mode\nenter_developer_mode()\n# Attacker loads malicious extension\nload_extension(\"malicious_extension\")<\/code><\/pre>\n
Remember, this is just a conceptual example. Real exploitation would require a much deeper understanding of the ChromeOS, the vulnerable extensions<\/a>, and the exploit tools involved.<\/p>\n
Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
Google has released a patch to address this vulnerability<\/a>, and administrators are urged to apply this patch immediately to all affected systems. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as a temporary mitigation method. It\u2019s critical to stay updated on the latest security<\/a> patches and updates to ensure the safety of your systems and data.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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