Is CVE-2017-5030 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-5030 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-5030 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2017-5030 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-5030?

CVE-2017-5030 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2017-5030

Published: June 8, 2022

EPSS:50.65%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:97.8th

Official Description

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code 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 Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

A memory corruption vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 Engine allows a remote attacker to execute code by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The high EPSS score of 0.50654 and its inclusion in CISA's KEV highlight the critical nature and high probability of exploitation for this flaw.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is part of CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. It is remotely exploitable through web browsing.

Recommended Action

Update all affected web browsers that utilize the Chromium V8 Engine, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, to the latest secure versions. Ensure automatic updates are enabled for end-user browsers.

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-2017-5030 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-2017-5030 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.