Is CVE-2019-13720 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-13720 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2019-13720 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2019-13720 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-13720?

CVE-2019-13720 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2019-13720

Published: May 23, 2022

EPSS:88.23%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.5th

Official Description

Google Chrome WebAudio contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Google Chrome WebAudio Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Google Chrome WebAudio contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Added to KEV: 2022-05-23Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-13

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

A use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebAudio component allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This high-severity flaw, with an EPSS score of 0.88226 and confirmed exploitation in the wild, poses a significant risk to users browsing malicious websites.

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

Recommended Action

Ensure Google Chrome is updated to its latest version immediately. Implement web filtering and educate users about the risks of visiting untrusted websites and clicking suspicious links.

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-2019-13720 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-2019-13720 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.