Is CVE-2016-5198 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-5198 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2016-5198 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2016-5198 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5198?

CVE-2016-5198 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2016-5198

Published: June 8, 2022

EPSS:77.91%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.0th

Official Description

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to perform read/write operations, leading to code execution, via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Google Chromium V8 Out-of-Bounds Memory Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-06-08Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-22

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability in Google Chromium V8 Engine allows a remote attacker to perform read/write operations, leading to code execution, via a crafted HTML page. With an EPSS score of 0.77907 and its presence in CISA's KEV, this flaw is highly likely to be exploited and poses a significant risk to users of affected web browsers.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, confirming its critical nature. The flaw is remotely exploitable by enticing users to visit a malicious HTML page.

Recommended Action

Users should ensure their web browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, are updated to the latest available versions. Exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-5198 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2016-5198 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.