Is CVE-2018-17463 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-17463 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-17463 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-17463 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-17463?

CVE-2018-17463 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2018-17463

Published: June 8, 2022

EPSS:92.20%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code inside a sandbox 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 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 Engine allows a remote attacker to execute code within a sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The high EPSS score of 0.92199 and its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog highlight the significant risk and urgency of addressing this flaw.

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

Recommended Action

Users should ensure their web browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, are updated to the latest versions. Regularly apply security updates to all software that utilizes the Chromium V8 Engine.

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-2018-17463 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-2018-17463 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.