PatchTheCVECVE-2016-1586: A malicious webview could install long-lived unload handlers that re-use an incognito BrowserContext that is q
CVE-2016-1586 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.8) affecting oxide. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A malicious webview could install long-lived unload handlers that re-use an incognito BrowserContext that is queued for destruction in versions of Oxide before 1.18.3.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 1.8 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 48%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2019-04-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2016-1586?
oxide: upgrade to 1.18.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-1586 being exploited?
CVE-2016-1586 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2016-1586 affect?
CVE-2016-1586 affects oxide. Severity is low (CVSS 1.8). A malicious webview could install long-lived unload handlers that re-use an incognito BrowserContext that is queued for destruction in versions of Oxide before 1.18.3.
How urgent is CVE-2016-1586?
Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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- CVE-2015-1332 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE UPGRADE The oxide::JavaScriptDialogManager function in oxide-qt before 1.9.1 as packaged in Ubuntu 15.04 and Ubuntu 14