HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-3079
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-3079

Published: June 7, 2023

EPSS:1.56%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:81.2th

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

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.

Added to KEV: 2023-06-07Federal patch deadline: 2023-06-28
Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity type confusion vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 Engine allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.01560 indicate confirmed exploitation and a notable likelihood of future exploitation, affecting multiple Chromium-based browsers.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, confirming its use by attackers. Exploitation occurs remotely via a crafted HTML page.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for all Chromium-based web browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. Exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites.

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-2023-3079 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-2023-3079 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.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
MicrosoftGoogle
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-3079
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)1.56%
PublishedJun 7, 2023

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-3079 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.