IRONSMITHINTEL
HIGHCVSS8.3
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2025-2783|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

Google Chromium Mojo Sandbox Escape Vulnerability

Google Chromium Mojo on Windows contains a sandbox escape vulnerability caused by a logic error, which results from an incorrect handle being provided in unspecified circumstances. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Published Mar 26, 2025 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2025-04-17 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This vulnerability affects Google Chromium Mojo. Incorrect handle provided in unspecified circumstances in Mojo in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 134.0.6998.177 allowed a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High) Exploitation requires remote network access, higher attack complexity, no authentication required, and user interaction required.

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Phishing link

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Malicious file

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

IT Security
Running chrome: v < 134.0.6998.177
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-03-27 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2025-04-17.

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

References

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    Vendor advisory: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2025/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_25.html
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-2783
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-2783
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