CVE-2025-13637: Low Inappropriate implementation in Downloads.

Published Jan 27, 2025
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2025-13637 Inappropriate implementation in Downloads

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 143.0.7499.41 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to bypass download protections via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

MITRE

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

Microsoft

Credit

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Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<143.0.7499.41
All of the following
Google Chrome<143.0.7499.40
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
Google Chrome<143.0.7499.40
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<143.0.3650.66

Event History

Jan 27, 2025
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Weakness
Dec 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·05:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·05:14 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-13637?

The severity of CVE-2025-13637 is categorized as Low by Chromium security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-13637?

To fix CVE-2025-13637, update Google Chrome to version 143.0.7499.41 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2025-13637 involve?

CVE-2025-13637 involves a remote attacker bypassing download protections through specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page.

4

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2025-13637?

CVE-2025-13637 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 143.0.7499.41.

5

What should I do if I cannot update my Chrome browser due to CVE-2025-13637?

If you cannot update, consider using alternative browsers until you can upgrade to a secure version of Google Chrome.

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