Is CVE-2018-6065 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-6065 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-6065 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-6065 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-6065?

CVE-2018-6065 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2018-6065

Published: June 8, 2022

EPSS:88.77%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.5th

Official Description

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an integer overflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption 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 Integer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

An integer overflow vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 Engine can lead to heap corruption, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute code via a specially crafted HTML page. This high-severity flaw affects multiple Chromium-based browsers, has an EPSS score of 0.88773, and is actively exploited, making it an urgent concern.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Exploitation occurs when a user visits a malicious website containing crafted HTML.

Recommended Action

Ensure all Chromium-based web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, are updated to their latest versions. Implement web filtering and educate users about the risks of 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-2018-6065 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-2018-6065 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.