Is CVE-2022-1096 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-1096 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-1096 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-1096 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1096?

CVE-2022-1096 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-1096

Published: March 28, 2022

EPSS:47.58%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:97.6th

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: 2022-03-28Federal patch deadline: 2022-04-18

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

A type confusion vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 Engine could allow a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects multiple web browsers using Chromium and has a high EPSS score of 0.47583, coupled with its presence in CISA's KEV, indicating a high probability of active exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Exploitation can occur remotely via a crafted HTML page.

Recommended Action

Update all affected web browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, to the latest versions. Implement strong web browsing security practices to reduce exposure to malicious web content.

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-2022-1096 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-2022-1096 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.