Is CVE-2020-16009 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-16009 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-16009 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-16009 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-16009?

CVE-2020-16009 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-16009

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:84.38%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.3th

Official Description

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a type confusion 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 Type Confusion Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 Engine allows a remote attacker to potentially corrupt memory by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. Given its high EPSS score of 0.84383 and inclusion in CISA's KEV, this flaw is highly likely to be exploited and should be addressed urgently.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, confirming its use by attackers. The nature of the flaw suggests it is remotely exploitable through web browsing.

Recommended Action

Users should update web browsers that utilize Chromium, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, to the latest available versions to patch this vulnerability.

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-2020-16009 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-2020-16009 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.