CVE-2025-13631: Google Chrome · Inappropriate implementation
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 143.0.7499.41 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 33% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 143.0.7499.41
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade Google Chrome to 143.0.7499.41.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-13631, organizations should immediately update Google Chrome on all Mac devices to version 143.0.7499.41 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Beyond patching, organizations should implement strict controls on file downloads and email attachments, employing advanced threat protection solutions to detect and block crafted malicious files targeting the updater component. User awareness training should emphasize the risks of interacting with unsolicited files and links, reducing the likelihood of successful exploitation via social engineering. Network segmentation and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools can help identify anomalous updater behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. Additionally, restricting the execution privileges of updater processes through macOS security features such as System Integrity Protection (SIP) and application sandboxing can limit the impact of potential exploits. Regular auditing of Chrome updater logs and monitoring for unusual privilege escalations will aid in early detection. Finally, organizations should maintain an up-to-date inventory of Mac devices and ensure compliance with patch management policies to reduce exposure.
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Google Updater in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 143.0.7499.41 allowed a remote attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted file. (Chromium security severity: High)