Is CVE-2019-5786 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-5786 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2019-5786 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2019-5786 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-5786?

CVE-2019-5786 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2019-5786

Published: May 23, 2022

EPSS:89.45%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.5th

Official Description

Google Chrome Blink contains a heap use-after-free vulnerability that allows an attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Google Chrome Blink Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Google Chrome Blink contains a heap use-after-free vulnerability that allows an attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access 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

This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Blink engine is a heap use-after-free flaw, allowing an attacker to potentially perform out-of-bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. With a high EPSS score of 0.89450 and its presence in CISA's KEV, this flaw is actively exploited and poses a significant risk to browser security.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild and it is listed in CISA's KEV, indicating confirmed real-world attacks. The flaw is remotely exploitable, typically through malicious websites.

Recommended Action

Users should update Google Chrome to the latest patched version immediately. Ensure all web browsers are kept up-to-date to protect against such memory corruption vulnerabilities.

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-2019-5786 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-2019-5786 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.