CVE-2024-4947
Published: May 20, 2024
Official Description
Google Chromium V8 contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code via a crafted HTML page.
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.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
A type confusion vulnerability in Google Chromium V8 allows a remote attacker to execute code through a specially crafted HTML page. This is a high-severity issue, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation, making it an urgent threat despite a low EPSS score of 0.00369.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable via a crafted HTML page.
Users should update their Google Chromium-based browsers to the latest available versions to address this code execution vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-4947 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-2024-4947 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
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-4947 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