Is CVE-2018-17480 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-17480 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-17480 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-17480 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-17480?

CVE-2018-17480 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2018-17480

Published: June 8, 2022

EPSS:26.96%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:96.3th

Official Description

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains out-of-bounds write 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 Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

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

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 Engine allows a remote attacker to execute code within a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects multiple web browsers that use Chromium, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. The high EPSS score and its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog indicate that this vulnerability is actively exploited and has a high probability of being targeted.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. Exploitation occurs remotely when a user visits a specially crafted HTML page.

Recommended Action

Users of Chromium-based browsers should update their browsers to the latest versions immediately. Regularly apply security updates to all affected web 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-2018-17480 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-2018-17480 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.