HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-4762
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-4762

Published: February 6, 2024

EPSS:54.80%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:98.0th

Official Description

Google Chromium V8 contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code 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 contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code 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: 2024-02-06Federal patch deadline: 2024-02-27
Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This type confusion vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 engine allows a remote attacker to execute code via a crafted HTML page. This is a high-severity flaw, and its presence in the KEV catalog with a high EPSS score indicates a confirmed and significant likelihood of exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its real-world exploitation.

Recommended Action

Update web browsers that utilize Chromium, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, to the latest available versions. Users should 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-2023-4762 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-2023-4762 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-2023-4762
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)54.80%
PublishedFeb 6, 2024

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-4762 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.