Is CVE-2022-2856 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-2856 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-2856 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-2856 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2856?

CVE-2022-2856 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-2856

Published: August 18, 2022

EPSS:3.30%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:87.0th

Official Description

Google Chromium Intents contains an insufficient validation of untrusted input vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to browse to a malicious website 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 Intents Insufficient Input Validation Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-08-18Federal patch deadline: 2022-09-08

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Google Chromium Intents has an insufficient validation of untrusted input vulnerability, allowing a remote attacker to redirect users to malicious websites via a crafted HTML page. This high-severity flaw is actively exploited in the wild, posing a risk of phishing and further compromise.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. Exploitation occurs remotely when a user browses to a malicious website via a crafted HTML page.

Recommended Action

Update Chromium-based web browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, to their latest secure versions to mitigate this input validation 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-2022-2856 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-2022-2856 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.